Black swallower
Chiasmodon niger
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Saltwater
Overview
Black swallower (Chiasmodon niger) is a marine fish of the family Chiasmodontidae, in the order Scombriformes. Maximum recorded length is 25 cm. Its recorded depth range is 700–2745 m. Recorded habitats include neritic.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 25,0 cm |
| Plage de profondeur | 700-2745m |
Habitat & Distribution
Neritic
Type d'eau
Saltwater
Plage de profondeur
700-2745m
Taxonomy
| Ordre | Scombriformes (Mackerels and tunas) |
| Famille | Chiasmodontidae |
| Espèces | Chiasmodon niger |
Foire aux questions
How big does Black swallower get?
Black swallower can grow up to 25.0 cm long.
Where is Black swallower found?
Neritic
What family does Black swallower belong to?
Black swallower (Chiasmodon niger) belongs to the family Chiasmodontidae in the order Scombriformes (Mackerels and tunas).
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