Picuca
Cataetyx laticeps
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Saltwater
Overview
Picuca (Cataetyx laticeps) is a marine fish of the family Bythitidae, in the order Ophidiiformes. Maximum recorded length is 65 cm. Its recorded depth range is 500–2400 m. Recorded habitats include pelagic, demersal.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 65,0 cm |
| Rango de Profundidad | 500-2400m |
Habitat & Distribution
Pelagic, demersal
Tipo de Agua
Saltwater
Rango de Profundidad
500-2400m
Taxonomy
| Orden | Ophidiiformes |
| Familia | Bythitidae |
| Especies | Cataetyx laticeps |
Preguntas Frecuentes
How big does Picuca get?
Picuca can grow up to 65.0 cm long.
Where is Picuca found?
Pelagic, demersal
What family does Picuca belong to?
Picuca (Cataetyx laticeps) belongs to the family Bythitidae in the order Ophidiiformes.
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