Emperor seamount lightfish
Maurolicus imperatorius
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Saltwater
Overview
Emperor seamount lightfish (Maurolicus imperatorius) is a marine fish of the family Sternoptychidae (Marine Hatchetfishes), in the order Stomiiformes. Maximum recorded length is 6.8 cm. Its recorded depth range is 0–400 m.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 6.800000190734863 cm |
| गहराई सीमा | 0-400m |
Habitat & Distribution
जल प्रकार
Saltwater
गहराई सीमा
0-400m
Taxonomy
| गण | Stomiiformes (Dragonfishes & Hatchetfishes) |
| कुल | Sternoptychidae (Marine Hatchetfishes) |
| प्रजातियाँ | Maurolicus imperatorius |
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न
How big does Emperor seamount lightfish get?
Emperor seamount lightfish can grow up to 6.800000190734863 cm long.
What family does Emperor seamount lightfish belong to?
Emperor seamount lightfish (Maurolicus imperatorius) belongs to the family Sternoptychidae (Marine Hatchetfishes) in the order Stomiiformes (Dragonfishes & Hatchetfishes).
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