Common roughy
Paratrachichthys trailli
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Saltwater
Overview
Common roughy (Paratrachichthys trailli) is a marine fish of the family Trachichthyidae (Roughies), in the order Beryciformes. Maximum recorded length is 25 cm. Its recorded depth range is 20–500 m.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 24,600000381469727 cm |
| Tiefenbereich | 20-500m |
Habitat & Distribution
Wassertyp
Saltwater
Tiefenbereich
20-500m
Taxonomy
| Ordnung | Beryciformes (Squirrelfishes & Roughies) |
| Familie | Trachichthyidae (Roughies) |
| Arten | Paratrachichthys trailli |
Häufig gestellte Fragen
How big does Common roughy get?
Common roughy can grow up to 24.600000381469727 cm long.
What family does Common roughy belong to?
Common roughy (Paratrachichthys trailli) belongs to the family Trachichthyidae (Roughies) in the order Beryciformes (Squirrelfishes & Roughies).
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