Bigscale deepsea smelt
Melanolagus bericoides
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Saltwater
Overview
Bigscale deepsea smelt (Melanolagus bericoides) is a marine fish of the family Bathylagidae, in the order Argentiniformes. Maximum recorded length is 20 cm. Its recorded depth range is 100–1700 m.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 20.0 cm |
| गहराई सीमा | 100-1700m |
Habitat & Distribution
जल प्रकार
Saltwater
गहराई सीमा
100-1700m
Taxonomy
| गण | Argentiniformes |
| कुल | Bathylagidae |
| प्रजातियाँ | Melanolagus bericoides |
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न
How big does Bigscale deepsea smelt get?
Bigscale deepsea smelt can grow up to 20.0 cm long.
What family does Bigscale deepsea smelt belong to?
Bigscale deepsea smelt (Melanolagus bericoides) belongs to the family Bathylagidae in the order Argentiniformes.
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