Prickly-skinned handfish
Brachionichthys hirsutus
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Overview
Prickly-skinned handfish (Brachionichthys hirsutus) is a marine fish of the family Brachionichthyidae, in the order Lophiiformes. Maximum recorded length is 15 cm. Its recorded depth range is 1–60 m. Recorded habitats include estuaries.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 15,0 cm |
| Plage de profondeur | 1-60m |
Habitat & Distribution
Estuaries
Type d'eau
Saltwater
Plage de profondeur
1-60m
Taxonomy
| Ordre | Lophiiformes (Anglerfishes) |
| Famille | Brachionichthyidae |
| Espèces | Brachionichthys hirsutus |
Foire aux questions
How big does Prickly-skinned handfish get?
Prickly-skinned handfish can grow up to 15.0 cm long.
Where is Prickly-skinned handfish found?
Estuaries
What family does Prickly-skinned handfish belong to?
Prickly-skinned handfish (Brachionichthys hirsutus) belongs to the family Brachionichthyidae in the order Lophiiformes (Anglerfishes).
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