Pencil coffinfish
Chaunax penicillatus
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Saltwater
Overview
Pencil coffinfish (Chaunax penicillatus) is a marine fish of the family Chaunacidae, in the order Lophiiformes. Maximum recorded length is 28 cm. Its recorded depth range is 343–658 m.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 28.0 cm |
| 서식 수심 | 343-658m |
Habitat & Distribution
수질 유형
Saltwater
서식 수심
343-658m
Taxonomy
| 목(目) | Lophiiformes (Anglerfishes) |
| 과(科) | Chaunacidae |
| 종 | Chaunax penicillatus |
자주 묻는 질문
How big does Pencil coffinfish get?
Pencil coffinfish can grow up to 28.0 cm long.
What family does Pencil coffinfish belong to?
Pencil coffinfish (Chaunax penicillatus) belongs to the family Chaunacidae in the order Lophiiformes (Anglerfishes).
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