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Obi-mune-eso

Sternoptyx obscura

Not Evaluated Saltwater
Max Length
4.5 cm
Depth Range
500-2700m

Overview

Obi-mune-eso (Sternoptyx obscura) is a marine fish of the family Sternoptychidae (Marine Hatchetfishes), in the order Stomiiformes. Maximum recorded length is 4.5 cm. Its recorded depth range is 500–2700 m.

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Physical Description

Measurement Value
Maximum Length 4.5 cm
Depth Range 500-2700m

Habitat & Distribution

Water Type
Saltwater
Depth Range
500-2700m

Taxonomy

Order Stomiiformes (Dragonfishes & Hatchetfishes)
Family Sternoptychidae (Marine Hatchetfishes)
Species Sternoptyx obscura

Frequently Asked Questions

How big does Obi-mune-eso get?
Obi-mune-eso can grow up to 4.5 cm long.
What family does Obi-mune-eso belong to?
Obi-mune-eso (Sternoptyx obscura) belongs to the family Sternoptychidae (Marine Hatchetfishes) in the order Stomiiformes (Dragonfishes & Hatchetfishes).

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