Eel blenny
Xiphasia setifer
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Saltwater
Overview
Eel blenny (Xiphasia setifer) is a marine fish of the family Blenniidae (Combtooth Blennies), in the order Perciformes. Maximum recorded length is 53 cm. Its recorded depth range is 2–1190 m. Recorded habitats include neritic.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 53,0 cm |
| Plage de profondeur | 2-1190m |
Habitat & Distribution
Neritic
Type d'eau
Saltwater
Plage de profondeur
2-1190m
Taxonomy
| Ordre | Perciformes (Perch-like fishes) |
| Famille | Blenniidae (Combtooth Blennies) |
| Espèces | Xiphasia setifer |
Foire aux questions
How big does Eel blenny get?
Eel blenny can grow up to 53.0 cm long.
Where is Eel blenny found?
Neritic
What family does Eel blenny belong to?
Eel blenny (Xiphasia setifer) belongs to the family Blenniidae (Combtooth Blennies) in the order Perciformes (Perch-like fishes).
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