Southern deepsea smelt
Bathylagichthys australis
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Saltwater
Overview
Southern deepsea smelt (Bathylagichthys australis) is a marine fish of the family Bathylagidae, in the order Argentiniformes. Maximum recorded length is 21 cm. Its recorded depth range is 50–1000 m.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 20,799999237060547 cm |
| Plage de profondeur | 50-1000m |
Habitat & Distribution
Type d'eau
Saltwater
Plage de profondeur
50-1000m
Taxonomy
| Ordre | Argentiniformes |
| Famille | Bathylagidae |
| Espèces | Bathylagichthys australis |
Foire aux questions
How big does Southern deepsea smelt get?
Southern deepsea smelt can grow up to 20.799999237060547 cm long.
What family does Southern deepsea smelt belong to?
Southern deepsea smelt (Bathylagichthys australis) belongs to the family Bathylagidae in the order Argentiniformes.
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