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Fangtooth dragonfish

Melanostomias niger

Not Evaluated Saltwater
Comprimento Máximo
26,0 cm
Família

Physical Description

Measurement Value
Maximum Length 26,0 cm

Habitat & Distribution

Tipo de Água
Saltwater
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Taxonomy

Ordem Stomiiformes (Dragonfishes & Hatchetfishes)
Família Stomiidae (Barbeled Dragonfishes)
Espécies Melanostomias niger

Perguntas Frequentes

How big does Fangtooth dragonfish get?
Fangtooth dragonfish can grow up to 26.0 cm long.
What family does Fangtooth dragonfish belong to?
Fangtooth dragonfish (Melanostomias niger) belongs to the family Stomiidae (Barbeled Dragonfishes) in the order Stomiiformes (Dragonfishes & Hatchetfishes).

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