Monk
Lophius vaillanti
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Saltwater
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 80,30000305175781 cm |
| Rango de Profundidad | 200-1233m |
Habitat & Distribution
Tipo de Agua
Saltwater
Rango de Profundidad
200-1233m
Taxonomy
| Orden | Lophiiformes (Anglerfishes) |
| Familia | Lophiidae (Goosefishes & Monkfish) |
| Especies | Lophius vaillanti |
Preguntas Frecuentes
How big does Monk get?
Monk can grow up to 80.30000305175781 cm long.
What family does Monk belong to?
Monk (Lophius vaillanti) belongs to the family Lophiidae (Goosefishes & Monkfish) in the order Lophiiformes (Anglerfishes).
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