Japanese beardfish
Polymixia japonica
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Saltwater
Overview
Japanese beardfish (Polymixia japonica) is a marine fish of the family Polymixiidae, in the order Polymixiiformes. Maximum recorded length is 30 cm. Its recorded depth range is 160–628 m.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 30,0 cm |
| Tiefenbereich | 160-628m |
Habitat & Distribution
Wassertyp
Saltwater
Tiefenbereich
160-628m
Taxonomy
| Ordnung | Polymixiiformes |
| Familie | Polymixiidae |
| Arten | Polymixia japonica |
Häufig gestellte Fragen
How big does Japanese beardfish get?
Japanese beardfish can grow up to 30.0 cm long.
What family does Japanese beardfish belong to?
Japanese beardfish (Polymixia japonica) belongs to the family Polymixiidae in the order Polymixiiformes.
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