Sail icefish
Channichthys velifer
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Saltwater
Overview
Sail icefish (Channichthys velifer) is a marine fish of the family Channichthyidae, in the order Perciformes/Notothenioidei. Maximum recorded length is 49 cm. Its recorded depth range is 125–150 m.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 49,0 cm |
| Rango de Profundidad | 125-150m |
Habitat & Distribution
Tipo de Agua
Saltwater
Rango de Profundidad
125-150m
Taxonomy
| Orden | Perciformes/Notothenioidei |
| Familia | Channichthyidae |
| Especies | Channichthys velifer |
Preguntas Frecuentes
How big does Sail icefish get?
Sail icefish can grow up to 49.0 cm long.
What family does Sail icefish belong to?
Sail icefish (Channichthys velifer) belongs to the family Channichthyidae in the order Perciformes/Notothenioidei.
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