Javelin spookfish
Bathylychnops exilis
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Saltwater
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 58,0 cm |
| Plage de profondeur | 400-800m |
Habitat & Distribution
Type d'eau
Saltwater
Plage de profondeur
400-800m
Taxonomy
| Ordre | Argentiniformes |
| Famille | Opisthoproctidae |
| Espèces | Bathylychnops exilis |
Foire aux questions
How big does Javelin spookfish get?
Javelin spookfish can grow up to 58.0 cm long.
What family does Javelin spookfish belong to?
Javelin spookfish (Bathylychnops exilis) belongs to the family Opisthoproctidae in the order Argentiniformes.
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