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Pricklefish

Acanthochaenus luetkenii

Not Evaluated Saltwater
Panjang Maks.
15,199999809265137 cm
Kedalaman
1655-5397m

Tentang

A bizarre deep-sea fish with a specialized large, prickly body surface as an adaptation against predation. Inhabits the mesopelagic to bathypelagic zone of the world's oceans. Luminescent; rarely encountered.

Physical Description

Measurement Value
Maximum Length 15,199999809265137 cm
Kedalaman 1655-5397m

Habitat & Distribution

Mesopelagic to bathypelagic zone of the world's oceans at 200-2000m depth. Mid-water dwelling in open ocean; found in tropical to temperate latitudes globally.

Jenis Air
Saltwater
Kedalaman
1655-5397m
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Taxonomy

Ordo Beryciformes (Squirrelfishes & Roughies)
Famili Stephanoberycidae
Spesies Acanthochaenus luetkenii

Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

How big does Pricklefish get?
Pricklefish can grow up to 15.199999809265137 cm long.
Where is Pricklefish found?
Mesopelagic to bathypelagic zone of the world's oceans at 200-2000m depth. Mid-water dwelling in open ocean; found in tropical to temperate latitudes globally.
What family does Pricklefish belong to?
Pricklefish (Acanthochaenus luetkenii) belongs to the family Stephanoberycidae in the order Beryciformes (Squirrelfishes & Roughies).

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