Cockatoo Handfish
Pezichthys amplispinus
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Saltwater
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 4,570000171661377 cm |
| Rango de Profundidad | 74-121m |
Habitat & Distribution
Tipo de Agua
Saltwater
Rango de Profundidad
74-121m
Taxonomy
| Orden | Lophiiformes (Anglerfishes) |
| Familia | Brachionichthyidae |
| Especies | Pezichthys amplispinus |
Preguntas Frecuentes
How big does Cockatoo Handfish get?
Cockatoo Handfish can grow up to 4.570000171661377 cm long.
What family does Cockatoo Handfish belong to?
Cockatoo Handfish (Pezichthys amplispinus) belongs to the family Brachionichthyidae in the order Lophiiformes (Anglerfishes).
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