Bougainvilles anglerfish
Histiophryne bougainvilli
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Saltwater
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 9,0 cm |
| Rango de Profundidad | 0-6m |
Habitat & Distribution
Coral reefs
Tipo de Agua
Saltwater
Rango de Profundidad
0-6m
Taxonomy
| Orden | Lophiiformes (Anglerfishes) |
| Familia | Histiophrynidae |
| Especies | Histiophryne bougainvilli |
Preguntas Frecuentes
How big does Bougainvilles anglerfish get?
Bougainvilles anglerfish can grow up to 9.0 cm long.
Where is Bougainvilles anglerfish found?
Coral reefs
What family does Bougainvilles anglerfish belong to?
Bougainvilles anglerfish (Histiophryne bougainvilli) belongs to the family Histiophrynidae in the order Lophiiformes (Anglerfishes).
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