Birdsnout whalefish
Rhamphocetichthys savagei
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Not Evaluated
Saltwater
Rango de Profundidad
0-2100m
Familia
Overview
Birdsnout whalefish (Rhamphocetichthys savagei) is a marine fish of the family Cetomimidae, in the order Beryciformes. Its recorded depth range is 0–2100 m.
Habitat & Distribution
Tipo de Agua
Saltwater
Rango de Profundidad
0-2100m
Taxonomy
| Orden | Beryciformes (Squirrelfishes & Roughies) |
| Familia | Cetomimidae |
| Especies | Rhamphocetichthys savagei |
Preguntas Frecuentes
What family does Birdsnout whalefish belong to?
Birdsnout whalefish (Rhamphocetichthys savagei) belongs to the family Cetomimidae in the order Beryciformes (Squirrelfishes & Roughies).
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