Messmate
Echiodon cryomargarites
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Saltwater
Overview
Messmate (Echiodon cryomargarites) is a marine fish of the family Carapidae, in the order Ophidiiformes. Maximum recorded length is 41 cm. Its recorded depth range is 400–1441 m.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 41,0 cm |
| Plage de profondeur | 400-1441m |
Habitat & Distribution
Type d'eau
Saltwater
Plage de profondeur
400-1441m
Taxonomy
| Ordre | Ophidiiformes |
| Famille | Carapidae |
| Espèces | Echiodon cryomargarites |
Foire aux questions
How big does Messmate get?
Messmate can grow up to 41.0 cm long.
What family does Messmate belong to?
Messmate (Echiodon cryomargarites) belongs to the family Carapidae in the order Ophidiiformes.
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