Giant triangular batfish
Malthopsis gigas
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Saltwater
Overview
Giant triangular batfish (Malthopsis gigas) is a marine fish of the family Ogcocephalidae (Batfishes), in the order Lophiiformes. Maximum recorded length is 14 cm. Its recorded depth range is 210–650 m.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 13,640000343322754 cm |
| Tiefenbereich | 210-650m |
Habitat & Distribution
Wassertyp
Saltwater
Tiefenbereich
210-650m
Taxonomy
| Ordnung | Lophiiformes (Anglerfishes) |
| Familie | Ogcocephalidae (Batfishes) |
| Arten | Malthopsis gigas |
Häufig gestellte Fragen
How big does Giant triangular batfish get?
Giant triangular batfish can grow up to 13.640000343322754 cm long.
What family does Giant triangular batfish belong to?
Giant triangular batfish (Malthopsis gigas) belongs to the family Ogcocephalidae (Batfishes) in the order Lophiiformes (Anglerfishes).
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