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Round hatchetfish

Polyipnus polli

Not Evaluated Saltwater
Max Length
5.0 cm
Depth Range
250-600m

Overview

Round hatchetfish (Polyipnus polli) is a marine fish of the family Sternoptychidae (Marine Hatchetfishes), in the order Stomiiformes. Maximum recorded length is 5 cm. Its recorded depth range is 250–600 m.

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Physical Description

Measurement Value
Maximum Length 5.0 cm
Depth Range 250-600m

Habitat & Distribution

Water Type
Saltwater
Depth Range
250-600m

Taxonomy

Order Stomiiformes (Dragonfishes & Hatchetfishes)
Family Sternoptychidae (Marine Hatchetfishes)
Species Polyipnus polli

Frequently Asked Questions

How big does Round hatchetfish get?
Round hatchetfish can grow up to 5.0 cm long.
What family does Round hatchetfish belong to?
Round hatchetfish (Polyipnus polli) belongs to the family Sternoptychidae (Marine Hatchetfishes) in the order Stomiiformes (Dragonfishes & Hatchetfishes).

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