Melamphaes macrocephalus
Melamphaes macrocephalus
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Saltwater
Overview
Melamphaes macrocephalus is a marine fish of the family Melamphaidae, in the order Beryciformes. Maximum recorded length is 13 cm. Its recorded depth range is 62–500 m.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 12,800000190734863 cm |
| Tiefenbereich | 62-500m |
Habitat & Distribution
Wassertyp
Saltwater
Tiefenbereich
62-500m
Taxonomy
| Ordnung | Beryciformes (Squirrelfishes & Roughies) |
| Familie | Melamphaidae |
| Arten | Melamphaes macrocephalus |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Chinese (Simplified) | 大头孔头鲷 |
Häufig gestellte Fragen
How big does Melamphaes macrocephalus get?
Melamphaes macrocephalus can grow up to 12.800000190734863 cm long.
What family does Melamphaes macrocephalus belong to?
Melamphaes macrocephalus (Melamphaes macrocephalus) belongs to the family Melamphaidae in the order Beryciformes (Squirrelfishes & Roughies).
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