Paxton's whipnose
Gigantactis paxtoni
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Saltwater
Overview
Paxton's whipnose (Gigantactis paxtoni) is a marine fish of the family Gigantactinidae, in the order Lophiiformes. Maximum recorded length is 30 cm. Its recorded depth range is 540–1500 m.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 29,5 cm |
| Tiefenbereich | 540-1500m |
Habitat & Distribution
Wassertyp
Saltwater
Tiefenbereich
540-1500m
Taxonomy
| Ordnung | Lophiiformes (Anglerfishes) |
| Familie | Gigantactinidae |
| Arten | Gigantactis paxtoni |
Häufig gestellte Fragen
How big does Paxton's whipnose get?
Paxton's whipnose can grow up to 29.5 cm long.
What family does Paxton's whipnose belong to?
Paxton's whipnose (Gigantactis paxtoni) belongs to the family Gigantactinidae in the order Lophiiformes (Anglerfishes).
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