Bigscale deepsea smelt
Melanolagus bericoides
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Saltwater
Overview
Bigscale deepsea smelt (Melanolagus bericoides) is a marine fish of the family Bathylagidae, in the order Argentiniformes. Maximum recorded length is 20 cm. Its recorded depth range is 100–1700 m.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 20,0 cm |
| Plage de profondeur | 100-1700m |
Habitat & Distribution
Type d'eau
Saltwater
Plage de profondeur
100-1700m
Taxonomy
| Ordre | Argentiniformes |
| Famille | Bathylagidae |
| Espèces | Melanolagus bericoides |
Foire aux questions
How big does Bigscale deepsea smelt get?
Bigscale deepsea smelt can grow up to 20.0 cm long.
What family does Bigscale deepsea smelt belong to?
Bigscale deepsea smelt (Melanolagus bericoides) belongs to the family Bathylagidae in the order Argentiniformes.
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