Violet roughy
Optivus agastos
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Saltwater
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 9.520000457763672 cm |
| 서식 수심 | 1-146m |
Habitat & Distribution
수질 유형
Saltwater
서식 수심
1-146m
Taxonomy
| 목(目) | Beryciformes (Squirrelfishes & Roughies) |
| 과(科) | Trachichthyidae (Roughies) |
| 종 | Optivus agastos |
자주 묻는 질문
How big does Violet roughy get?
Violet roughy can grow up to 9.520000457763672 cm long.
What family does Violet roughy belong to?
Violet roughy (Optivus agastos) belongs to the family Trachichthyidae (Roughies) in the order Beryciformes (Squirrelfishes & Roughies).
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