Obscure driftfish
Psenopsis obscura
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Saltwater
Overview
Obscure driftfish (Psenopsis obscura) is a marine fish of the family Centrolophidae, in the order Scombriformes. Maximum recorded length is 20 cm. Its recorded depth range is 200–800 m.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 20,0 cm |
| Rango de Profundidad | 200-800m |
Habitat & Distribution
Tipo de Agua
Saltwater
Rango de Profundidad
200-800m
Taxonomy
| Orden | Scombriformes (Mackerels and tunas) |
| Familia | Centrolophidae |
| Especies | Psenopsis obscura |
Preguntas Frecuentes
How big does Obscure driftfish get?
Obscure driftfish can grow up to 20.0 cm long.
What family does Obscure driftfish belong to?
Obscure driftfish (Psenopsis obscura) belongs to the family Centrolophidae in the order Scombriformes (Mackerels and tunas).
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