Pricklefish
Acanthochaenus luetkenii
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Pricklefish (Acanthochaenus luetkenii) is a marine fish of the family Stephanoberycidae, in the order Beryciformes. Maximum recorded length is 15 cm. Its recorded depth range is 1655–5397 m.
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A bizarre deep-sea fish with a specialized large, prickly body surface as an adaptation against predation. Inhabits the mesopelagic to bathypelagic zone of the world's oceans. Luminescent; rarely encountered.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 15,199999809265137 cm |
| Rango de Profundidad | 1655-5397m |
Habitat & Distribution
Mesopelagic to bathypelagic zone of the world's oceans at 200-2000m depth. Mid-water dwelling in open ocean; found in tropical to temperate latitudes globally.
Taxonomy
| Orden | Beryciformes (Squirrelfishes & Roughies) |
| Familia | Stephanoberycidae |
| Especies | Acanthochaenus luetkenii |
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