Polyipnus indicus
Polyipnus indicus
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Saltwater
Overview
Polyipnus indicus is a marine fish of the family Sternoptychidae (Marine Hatchetfishes), in the order Stomiiformes. Maximum recorded length is 6 cm. Its recorded depth range is 50–500 m.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 6,0 cm |
| Tiefenbereich | 50-500m |
Habitat & Distribution
Wassertyp
Saltwater
Tiefenbereich
50-500m
Taxonomy
| Ordnung | Stomiiformes (Dragonfishes & Hatchetfishes) |
| Familie | Sternoptychidae (Marine Hatchetfishes) |
| Arten | Polyipnus indicus |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Chinese (Simplified) | 印度烛光鱼 |
Häufig gestellte Fragen
How big does Polyipnus indicus get?
Polyipnus indicus can grow up to 6.0 cm long.
What family does Polyipnus indicus belong to?
Polyipnus indicus (Polyipnus indicus) belongs to the family Sternoptychidae (Marine Hatchetfishes) in the order Stomiiformes (Dragonfishes & Hatchetfishes).
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