Flashlightfish
Anomalops katoptron
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Saltwater
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 35,0 cm |
| Rango de Profundidad | 2-400m |
Habitat & Distribution
Neritic, coral reefs
Tipo de Agua
Saltwater
Rango de Profundidad
2-400m
Taxonomy
| Orden | Trachichthyiformes |
| Familia | Anomalopidae |
| Especies | Anomalops katoptron |
Preguntas Frecuentes
How big does Flashlightfish get?
Flashlightfish can grow up to 35.0 cm long.
Where is Flashlightfish found?
Neritic, coral reefs
What family does Flashlightfish belong to?
Flashlightfish (Anomalops katoptron) belongs to the family Anomalopidae in the order Trachichthyiformes.
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