Southern stoplight loosejaw
Malacosteus australis
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Saltwater
Overview
Southern stoplight loosejaw (Malacosteus australis) is a marine fish of the family Stomiidae (Barbeled Dragonfishes), in the order Stomiiformes. Maximum recorded length is 17 cm. Its recorded depth range is 500–2000 m.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 16.579999923706055 cm |
| 서식 수심 | 500-2000m |
Habitat & Distribution
수질 유형
Saltwater
서식 수심
500-2000m
Taxonomy
| 목(目) | Stomiiformes (Dragonfishes & Hatchetfishes) |
| 과(科) | Stomiidae (Barbeled Dragonfishes) |
| 종 | Malacosteus australis |
자주 묻는 질문
How big does Southern stoplight loosejaw get?
Southern stoplight loosejaw can grow up to 16.579999923706055 cm long.
What family does Southern stoplight loosejaw belong to?
Southern stoplight loosejaw (Malacosteus australis) belongs to the family Stomiidae (Barbeled Dragonfishes) in the order Stomiiformes (Dragonfishes & Hatchetfishes).
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