Southern African triangular batfish
Malthopsis austrafricana
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 8,399999618530273 cm |
| Plage de profondeur | 170-700m |
Habitat & Distribution
Type d'eau
Saltwater
Plage de profondeur
170-700m
Taxonomy
| Ordre | Lophiiformes (Anglerfishes) |
| Famille | Ogcocephalidae (Batfishes) |
| Espèces | Malthopsis austrafricana |
Foire aux questions
How big does Southern African triangular batfish get?
Southern African triangular batfish can grow up to 8.399999618530273 cm long.
What family does Southern African triangular batfish belong to?
Southern African triangular batfish (Malthopsis austrafricana) belongs to the family Ogcocephalidae (Batfishes) in the order Lophiiformes (Anglerfishes).
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