Cryptic anglerfish
Histiophryne cryptacanthus
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Overview
Cryptic anglerfish (Histiophryne cryptacanthus) is a marine fish of the family Histiophrynidae, in the order Lophiiformes. Maximum recorded length is 9.6 cm. Its recorded depth range is 5–130 m.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 9,600000381469727 cm |
| Plage de profondeur | 5-130m |
Habitat & Distribution
Type d'eau
Saltwater
Plage de profondeur
5-130m
Taxonomy
| Ordre | Lophiiformes (Anglerfishes) |
| Famille | Histiophrynidae |
| Espèces | Histiophryne cryptacanthus |
Foire aux questions
How big does Cryptic anglerfish get?
Cryptic anglerfish can grow up to 9.600000381469727 cm long.
What family does Cryptic anglerfish belong to?
Cryptic anglerfish (Histiophryne cryptacanthus) belongs to the family Histiophrynidae in the order Lophiiformes (Anglerfishes).
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