Bristlemouth
Sigmops elongatus
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Saltwater
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 27,5 cm |
| Plage de profondeur | 25-4740m |
Habitat & Distribution
Type d'eau
Saltwater
Plage de profondeur
25-4740m
Taxonomy
| Ordre | Stomiiformes (Dragonfishes & Hatchetfishes) |
| Famille | Gonostomatidae (Bristlemouths) |
| Espèces | Sigmops elongatus |
Foire aux questions
How big does Bristlemouth get?
Bristlemouth can grow up to 27.5 cm long.
What family does Bristlemouth belong to?
Bristlemouth (Sigmops elongatus) belongs to the family Gonostomatidae (Bristlemouths) in the order Stomiiformes (Dragonfishes & Hatchetfishes).
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