Taiwanese flashlight fish
Protoblepharon mccoskeri
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Saltwater
Overview
Taiwanese flashlight fish (Protoblepharon mccoskeri) is a marine fish of the family Anomalopidae, in the order Trachichthyiformes. Maximum recorded length is 30 cm. It has been recorded to depths of 300 m.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 30,5 cm |
| Plage de profondeur | ?-300m |
Habitat & Distribution
Type d'eau
Saltwater
Plage de profondeur
?-300m
Taxonomy
| Ordre | Trachichthyiformes |
| Famille | Anomalopidae |
| Espèces | Protoblepharon mccoskeri |
Foire aux questions
How big does Taiwanese flashlight fish get?
Taiwanese flashlight fish can grow up to 30.5 cm long.
What family does Taiwanese flashlight fish belong to?
Taiwanese flashlight fish (Protoblepharon mccoskeri) belongs to the family Anomalopidae in the order Trachichthyiformes.
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