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Velvetnose brotula

Petrotyx hopkinsi

Not Evaluated Saltwater
Comprimento Máximo
20,0 cm
Família

Physical Description

Measurement Value
Maximum Length 20,0 cm

Habitat & Distribution

Tipo de Água
Saltwater
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Taxonomy

Ordem Ophidiiformes
Família Bythitidae
Espécies Petrotyx hopkinsi

Perguntas Frequentes

How big does Velvetnose brotula get?
Velvetnose brotula can grow up to 20.0 cm long.
What family does Velvetnose brotula belong to?
Velvetnose brotula (Petrotyx hopkinsi) belongs to the family Bythitidae in the order Ophidiiformes.

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