Shovelhead snailfish
Careproctus ectenes
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Not Evaluated
Saltwater
Faixa de Profundidade
494-641m
Família
Overview
Shovelhead snailfish (Careproctus ectenes) is a marine fish of the family Liparidae (Snailfishes), in the order Scorpaeniformes. Its recorded depth range is 494–641 m.
Habitat & Distribution
Tipo de Água
Saltwater
Faixa de Profundidade
494-641m
Taxonomy
| Ordem | Scorpaeniformes (Scorpionfishes) |
| Família | Liparidae (Snailfishes) |
| Espécies | Careproctus ectenes |
Perguntas Frequentes
What family does Shovelhead snailfish belong to?
Shovelhead snailfish (Careproctus ectenes) belongs to the family Liparidae (Snailfishes) in the order Scorpaeniformes (Scorpionfishes).
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