Elsman's whipnose
Gigantactis elsmani
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Not Evaluated
Saltwater
Faixa de Profundidade
0-3000m
Família
Overview
Elsman's whipnose (Gigantactis elsmani) is a marine fish of the family Gigantactinidae, in the order Lophiiformes. Its recorded depth range is 0–3000 m.
Habitat & Distribution
Tipo de Água
Saltwater
Faixa de Profundidade
0-3000m
Taxonomy
| Ordem | Lophiiformes (Anglerfishes) |
| Família | Gigantactinidae |
| Espécies | Gigantactis elsmani |
Perguntas Frequentes
What family does Elsman's whipnose belong to?
Elsman's whipnose (Gigantactis elsmani) belongs to the family Gigantactinidae in the order Lophiiformes (Anglerfishes).
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