Crested bigscale
Poromitra crassiceps
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Saltwater
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 14,800000190734863 cm |
| Rango de Profundidad | 164-2730m |
Habitat & Distribution
Tipo de Agua
Saltwater
Rango de Profundidad
164-2730m
Taxonomy
| Orden | Beryciformes (Squirrelfishes & Roughies) |
| Familia | Melamphaidae |
| Especies | Poromitra crassiceps |
Preguntas Frecuentes
How big does Crested bigscale get?
Crested bigscale can grow up to 14.800000190734863 cm long.
What family does Crested bigscale belong to?
Crested bigscale (Poromitra crassiceps) belongs to the family Melamphaidae in the order Beryciformes (Squirrelfishes & Roughies).
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