Southern African triangular batfish
Malthopsis austrafricana
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Saltwater
Overview
Southern African triangular batfish (Malthopsis austrafricana) is a marine fish of the family Ogcocephalidae (Batfishes), in the order Lophiiformes. Maximum recorded length is 8.4 cm. Its recorded depth range is 170–700 m.
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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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