Blacktail snailfish
Careproctus melanurus
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Saltwater
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 54,0 cm |
| Maximum Weight | 1,7 kg |
| Rango de Profundidad | 89-2286m |
Habitat & Distribution
Tipo de Agua
Saltwater
Rango de Profundidad
89-2286m
Taxonomy
| Orden | Scorpaeniformes (Scorpionfishes) |
| Familia | Liparidae (Snailfishes) |
| Especies | Careproctus melanurus |
Preguntas Frecuentes
How big does Blacktail snailfish get?
Blacktail snailfish can grow up to 54.0 cm long and weigh 1.7 kg.
What family does Blacktail snailfish belong to?
Blacktail snailfish (Careproctus melanurus) belongs to the family Liparidae (Snailfishes) in the order Scorpaeniformes (Scorpionfishes).
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