Hairy whipnose
Gigantactis cheni
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Not Evaluated
Saltwater
Rango de Profundidad
400-500m
Familia
Overview
Hairy whipnose (Gigantactis cheni) is a marine fish of the family Gigantactinidae, in the order Lophiiformes. Its recorded depth range is 400–500 m.
Habitat & Distribution
Tipo de Agua
Saltwater
Rango de Profundidad
400-500m
Taxonomy
| Orden | Lophiiformes (Anglerfishes) |
| Familia | Gigantactinidae |
| Especies | Gigantactis cheni |
Preguntas Frecuentes
What family does Hairy whipnose belong to?
Hairy whipnose (Gigantactis cheni) belongs to the family Gigantactinidae in the order Lophiiformes (Anglerfishes).
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