Brown brotula
Megacataetyx niki
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Saltwater
Overview
Brown brotula (Megacataetyx niki) is a marine fish of the family Bythitidae, in the order Ophidiiformes. Maximum recorded length is 64 cm. Its recorded depth range is 1000–1100 m.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 64,0 cm |
| Tiefenbereich | 1000-1100m |
Habitat & Distribution
Wassertyp
Saltwater
Tiefenbereich
1000-1100m
Taxonomy
| Ordnung | Ophidiiformes |
| Familie | Bythitidae |
| Arten | Megacataetyx niki |
Häufig gestellte Fragen
How big does Brown brotula get?
Brown brotula can grow up to 64.0 cm long.
What family does Brown brotula belong to?
Brown brotula (Megacataetyx niki) belongs to the family Bythitidae in the order Ophidiiformes.
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