Bighead portholefish
Margrethia obtusirostra
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Overview
Bighead portholefish (Margrethia obtusirostra) is a marine fish of the family Gonostomatidae (Bristlemouths), in the order Stomiiformes. Maximum recorded length is 8.3 cm. Its recorded depth range is 100–1739 m.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 8,300000190734863 cm |
| Rango de Profundidad | 100-1739m |
Habitat & Distribution
Tipo de Agua
Saltwater
Rango de Profundidad
100-1739m
Taxonomy
| Orden | Stomiiformes (Dragonfishes & Hatchetfishes) |
| Familia | Gonostomatidae (Bristlemouths) |
| Especies | Margrethia obtusirostra |
Preguntas Frecuentes
How big does Bighead portholefish get?
Bighead portholefish can grow up to 8.300000190734863 cm long.
What family does Bighead portholefish belong to?
Bighead portholefish (Margrethia obtusirostra) belongs to the family Gonostomatidae (Bristlemouths) in the order Stomiiformes (Dragonfishes & Hatchetfishes).
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