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Abyssal spiderfish

Abyssal spiderfish

Bathypterois longipes

Not Evaluated Saltwater
Panjang Maks.
24,899999618530273 cm
Kedalaman
2615-5610m
Famili

Tentang

Bathypterois longipes is a saltwater spiderfish reaching about 24.9 cm, found in abyssal depths of the ocean. It uses elongated pectoral and pelvic fin rays as stilts to perch motionless on the seafloor while waiting for prey.

Physical Description

Measurement Value
Maximum Length 24,899999618530273 cm
Kedalaman 2615-5610m

Habitat & Distribution

Jenis Air
Saltwater
Kedalaman
2615-5610m
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Taxonomy

Ordo Aulopiformes (Lizardfishes & Allies)
Famili Ipnopidae (Tripod Fishes)
Spesies Bathypterois longipes

Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

How big does Abyssal spiderfish get?
Abyssal spiderfish can grow up to 24.899999618530273 cm long.
What family does Abyssal spiderfish belong to?
Abyssal spiderfish (Bathypterois longipes) belongs to the family Ipnopidae (Tripod Fishes) in the order Aulopiformes (Lizardfishes & Allies).

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