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Snubnose blacksmelt

Bathylagoides wesethi

Not Evaluated Saltwater
Max Length
13.5 cm
Depth Range
25-1130m
Family

Overview

Snubnose blacksmelt (Bathylagoides wesethi) is a marine fish of the family Bathylagidae, in the order Argentiniformes. Maximum recorded length is 14 cm. Its recorded depth range is 25–1130 m.

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Physical Description

Measurement Value
Maximum Length 13.5 cm
Depth Range 25-1130m

Habitat & Distribution

Water Type
Saltwater
Depth Range
25-1130m

Taxonomy

Order Argentiniformes
Family Bathylagidae
Species Bathylagoides wesethi

Frequently Asked Questions

How big does Snubnose blacksmelt get?
Snubnose blacksmelt can grow up to 13.5 cm long.
What family does Snubnose blacksmelt belong to?
Snubnose blacksmelt (Bathylagoides wesethi) belongs to the family Bathylagidae in the order Argentiniformes.

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