Smooth anglerfish
Phyllophryne scortea
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Saltwater
Overview
Smooth anglerfish (Phyllophryne scortea) is a marine fish of the family Histiophrynidae, in the order Lophiiformes. Maximum recorded length is 10 cm. It has been recorded to depths of 25 m.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 10,0 cm |
| Plage de profondeur | ?-25m |
Habitat & Distribution
Type d'eau
Saltwater
Plage de profondeur
?-25m
Taxonomy
| Ordre | Lophiiformes (Anglerfishes) |
| Famille | Histiophrynidae |
| Espèces | Phyllophryne scortea |
Foire aux questions
How big does Smooth anglerfish get?
Smooth anglerfish can grow up to 10.0 cm long.
What family does Smooth anglerfish belong to?
Smooth anglerfish (Phyllophryne scortea) belongs to the family Histiophrynidae in the order Lophiiformes (Anglerfishes).
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