Shorttailed shortfaced eel
Pythonichthys microphthalmus
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Saltwater
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 50.5 cm |
| गहराई सीमा | 40-150m |
Habitat & Distribution
जल प्रकार
Saltwater
गहराई सीमा
40-150m
Taxonomy
| गण | Anguilliformes (Eels) |
| कुल | Heterenchelyidae |
| प्रजातियाँ | Pythonichthys microphthalmus |
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न
How big does Shorttailed shortfaced eel get?
Shorttailed shortfaced eel can grow up to 50.5 cm long.
What family does Shorttailed shortfaced eel belong to?
Shorttailed shortfaced eel (Pythonichthys microphthalmus) belongs to the family Heterenchelyidae in the order Anguilliformes (Eels).
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