Driftfish
Cubiceps paradoxus
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Saltwater
Overview
Driftfish (Cubiceps paradoxus) is a marine fish of the family Nomeidae, in the order Scombriformes. Maximum recorded length is 127 cm. Its recorded depth range is 165–400 m.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 127.0 cm |
| 서식 수심 | 165-400m |
Habitat & Distribution
수질 유형
Saltwater
서식 수심
165-400m
Taxonomy
| 목(目) | Scombriformes (Mackerels and tunas) |
| 과(科) | Nomeidae |
| 종 | Cubiceps paradoxus |
자주 묻는 질문
How big does Driftfish get?
Driftfish can grow up to 127.0 cm long.
What family does Driftfish belong to?
Driftfish (Cubiceps paradoxus) belongs to the family Nomeidae in the order Scombriformes (Mackerels and tunas).
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