Psychedelic frogfish
Histiophryne psychedelica
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Saltwater
Overview
Psychedelic frogfish (Histiophryne psychedelica) is a marine fish of the family Histiophrynidae, in the order Lophiiformes. Maximum recorded length is 6.5 cm. Its recorded depth range is 5–10 m.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 6,5 cm |
| Faixa de Profundidade | 5-10m |
Habitat & Distribution
Tipo de Água
Saltwater
Faixa de Profundidade
5-10m
Taxonomy
| Ordem | Lophiiformes (Anglerfishes) |
| Família | Histiophrynidae |
| Espécies | Histiophryne psychedelica |
Perguntas Frequentes
How big does Psychedelic frogfish get?
Psychedelic frogfish can grow up to 6.5 cm long.
What family does Psychedelic frogfish belong to?
Psychedelic frogfish (Histiophryne psychedelica) belongs to the family Histiophrynidae in the order Lophiiformes (Anglerfishes).
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