Bigscale
Scopeloberyx opisthopterus
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Saltwater
Overview
Bigscale (Scopeloberyx opisthopterus) is a marine fish of the family Melamphaidae, in the order Beryciformes. Maximum recorded length is 3.7 cm. Its recorded depth range is 500–3000 m.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 3.700000047683716 cm |
| 生息水深 | 500-3000m |
Habitat & Distribution
水質タイプ
Saltwater
生息水深
500-3000m
Taxonomy
| 目 | Beryciformes (Squirrelfishes & Roughies) |
| 科 | Melamphaidae |
| 種 | Scopeloberyx opisthopterus |
よくある質問
How big does Bigscale get?
Bigscale can grow up to 3.700000047683716 cm long.
What family does Bigscale belong to?
Bigscale (Scopeloberyx opisthopterus) belongs to the family Melamphaidae in the order Beryciformes (Squirrelfishes & Roughies).
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