Ceylonese monkfish
Lophiodes mutilus
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Saltwater
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 45,0 cm |
| Plage de profondeur | 234-760m |
Habitat & Distribution
Type d'eau
Saltwater
Plage de profondeur
234-760m
Taxonomy
| Ordre | Lophiiformes (Anglerfishes) |
| Famille | Lophiidae (Goosefishes & Monkfish) |
| Espèces | Lophiodes mutilus |
Foire aux questions
How big does Ceylonese monkfish get?
Ceylonese monkfish can grow up to 45.0 cm long.
What family does Ceylonese monkfish belong to?
Ceylonese monkfish (Lophiodes mutilus) belongs to the family Lophiidae (Goosefishes & Monkfish) in the order Lophiiformes (Anglerfishes).
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