Spider fish
Bathypterois dubius
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Saltwater
Overview
Spider fish (Bathypterois dubius) is a marine fish of the family Ipnopidae (Tripod Fishes), in the order Aulopiformes. Maximum recorded length is 20 cm. Its recorded depth range is 750–1941 m.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 20,5 cm |
| Tiefenbereich | 750-1941m |
Habitat & Distribution
Wassertyp
Saltwater
Tiefenbereich
750-1941m
Taxonomy
| Ordnung | Aulopiformes (Lizardfishes & Allies) |
| Familie | Ipnopidae (Tripod Fishes) |
| Arten | Bathypterois dubius |
Häufig gestellte Fragen
How big does Spider fish get?
Spider fish can grow up to 20.5 cm long.
What family does Spider fish belong to?
Spider fish (Bathypterois dubius) belongs to the family Ipnopidae (Tripod Fishes) in the order Aulopiformes (Lizardfishes & Allies).
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