Prickly anglerfish
Echinophryne crassispina
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Overview
Prickly anglerfish (Echinophryne crassispina) is a marine fish of the family Histiophrynidae, in the order Lophiiformes. Maximum recorded length is 7 cm. Its recorded depth range is 0–20 m.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 7,0 cm |
| Tiefenbereich | 0-20m |
Habitat & Distribution
Wassertyp
Saltwater
Tiefenbereich
0-20m
Taxonomy
| Ordnung | Lophiiformes (Anglerfishes) |
| Familie | Histiophrynidae |
| Arten | Echinophryne crassispina |
Häufig gestellte Fragen
How big does Prickly anglerfish get?
Prickly anglerfish can grow up to 7.0 cm long.
What family does Prickly anglerfish belong to?
Prickly anglerfish (Echinophryne crassispina) belongs to the family Histiophrynidae in the order Lophiiformes (Anglerfishes).
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