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Deepsea jewfish

Glaucosoma buergeri

Not Evaluated Saltwater
Max Length
55.0 cm
Max Weight
2.5 kg
Depth Range
?-146m

Overview

Deepsea jewfish (Glaucosoma buergeri) is a marine fish of the family Glaucosomatidae, in the order Acropomatiformes. Maximum recorded length is 55 cm, with a maximum published weight of 2.5 kg. It has been recorded to depths of 146 m. Recorded habitats include neritic, coral reefs.

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Physical Description

Measurement Value
Maximum Length 55.0 cm
Maximum Weight 2.5 kg
Depth Range ?-146m

Habitat & Distribution

Neritic, coral reefs

Water Type
Saltwater
Depth Range
?-146m

Taxonomy

Order Acropomatiformes
Family Glaucosomatidae
Species Glaucosoma buergeri

Frequently Asked Questions

How big does Deepsea jewfish get?
Deepsea jewfish can grow up to 55.0 cm long and weigh 2.5 kg.
Where is Deepsea jewfish found?
Neritic, coral reefs
What family does Deepsea jewfish belong to?
Deepsea jewfish (Glaucosoma buergeri) belongs to the family Glaucosomatidae in the order Acropomatiformes.

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