Bighead righteye flounder
Poecilopsetta macrocephala
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Saltwater
Overview
Bighead righteye flounder (Poecilopsetta macrocephala) is a marine fish of the family Poecilopsettidae, in the order Pleuronectiformes. Maximum recorded length is 10 cm. It has been recorded to depths of 555 m.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 10,239999771118164 cm |
| Диапазон глубин | ?-555m |
Habitat & Distribution
Тип воды
Saltwater
Диапазон глубин
?-555m
Taxonomy
| Отряд | Pleuronectiformes (Flatfishes) |
| Семейство | Poecilopsettidae |
| Виды | Poecilopsetta macrocephala |
Часто задаваемые вопросы
How big does Bighead righteye flounder get?
Bighead righteye flounder can grow up to 10.239999771118164 cm long.
What family does Bighead righteye flounder belong to?
Bighead righteye flounder (Poecilopsetta macrocephala) belongs to the family Poecilopsettidae in the order Pleuronectiformes (Flatfishes).
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