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Japanese beardfish

Polymixia japonica

Not Evaluated Saltwater
Max Length
30.0 cm
Depth Range
160-628m
Family

Physical Description

Measurement Value
Maximum Length 30.0 cm
Depth Range 160-628m

Habitat & Distribution

Water Type
Saltwater
Depth Range
160-628m
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Taxonomy

Order Polymixiiformes
Family Polymixiidae
Species Polymixia japonica

Frequently Asked Questions

How big does Japanese beardfish get?
Japanese beardfish can grow up to 30.0 cm long.
What family does Japanese beardfish belong to?
Japanese beardfish (Polymixia japonica) belongs to the family Polymixiidae in the order Polymixiiformes.

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