Paxton's whipnose
Gigantactis paxtoni
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Saltwater
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 29,5 cm |
| Plage de profondeur | 540-1500m |
Habitat & Distribution
Type d'eau
Saltwater
Plage de profondeur
540-1500m
Taxonomy
| Ordre | Lophiiformes (Anglerfishes) |
| Famille | Gigantactinidae |
| Espèces | Gigantactis paxtoni |
Foire aux questions
How big does Paxton's whipnose get?
Paxton's whipnose can grow up to 29.5 cm long.
What family does Paxton's whipnose belong to?
Paxton's whipnose (Gigantactis paxtoni) belongs to the family Gigantactinidae in the order Lophiiformes (Anglerfishes).
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