Moulton's handfish
Sympterichthys moultoni
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Saltwater
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 4,510000228881836 cm |
| Tiefenbereich | 105-150m |
Habitat & Distribution
Wassertyp
Saltwater
Tiefenbereich
105-150m
Taxonomy
| Ordnung | Lophiiformes (Anglerfishes) |
| Familie | Brachionichthyidae |
| Arten | Sympterichthys moultoni |
Häufig gestellte Fragen
How big does Moulton's handfish get?
Moulton's handfish can grow up to 4.510000228881836 cm long.
What family does Moulton's handfish belong to?
Moulton's handfish (Sympterichthys moultoni) belongs to the family Brachionichthyidae in the order Lophiiformes (Anglerfishes).
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