Pencil coffinfish
Chaunax penicillatus
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Saltwater
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 28,0 cm |
| Tiefenbereich | 343-658m |
Habitat & Distribution
Wassertyp
Saltwater
Tiefenbereich
343-658m
Taxonomy
| Ordnung | Lophiiformes (Anglerfishes) |
| Familie | Chaunacidae |
| Arten | Chaunax penicillatus |
Häufig gestellte Fragen
How big does Pencil coffinfish get?
Pencil coffinfish can grow up to 28.0 cm long.
What family does Pencil coffinfish belong to?
Pencil coffinfish (Chaunax penicillatus) belongs to the family Chaunacidae in the order Lophiiformes (Anglerfishes).
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