Papuan frostfish
Benthodesmus papua
Embed This Widget
Add the script tag and a data attribute to embed this widget.
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/fishfyi-embed@1/dist/embed.min.js" defer></script>
<div data-fishfyi="fish" data-slug="papuan-frostfish"></div>Embed via iframe for maximum compatibility.
<iframe src="https://fishfyi.com/iframe/fish/papuan-frostfish/" width="420" height="400" frameborder="0" style="border:0;border-radius:10px;max-width:100%" loading="lazy"></iframe>Paste this URL in WordPress, Medium, or any oEmbed-compatible platform.
https://fishfyi.com/fish/papuan-frostfish/Add a dynamic SVG badge to your README or docs.
[](https://fishfyi.com/fish/papuan-frostfish/)Use the native HTML custom element.
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/fishfyi-embed@1/dist/embed.min.js" defer></script>
<fishfyi-fish slug="papuan-frostfish"></fishfyi-fish>
Not Evaluated
Saltwater
Overview
Papuan frostfish (Benthodesmus papua) is a marine fish of the family Trichiuridae, in the order Scombriformes. Maximum recorded length is 24 cm. Its recorded depth range is 200–800 m.
On this page
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 24,0 cm |
| Диапазон глубин | 200-800m |
Habitat & Distribution
Тип воды
Saltwater
Диапазон глубин
200-800m
Taxonomy
| Отряд | Scombriformes (Mackerels and tunas) |
| Семейство | Trichiuridae |
| Виды | Benthodesmus papua |
Часто задаваемые вопросы
How big does Papuan frostfish get?
Papuan frostfish can grow up to 24.0 cm long.
What family does Papuan frostfish belong to?
Papuan frostfish (Benthodesmus papua) belongs to the family Trichiuridae in the order Scombriformes (Mackerels and tunas).
Similar Fish
Other species in the Trichiuridae family
Becker's scabbardfish
Aphanopus beckeri
NE
Saltwater
Black scabbardfish
Lepidopus fitchi
NE
Saltwater
Cutlassfish
Eupleurogrammus muticus
NE
Saltwater
Cutlass fish
Trichiurus auriga
NE
Saltwater
Doubtful scabbardfish
Lepidopus dubius
NE
Saltwater
Trichiurus australis
Trichiurus australis
NE
Saltwater
Trichiurus japonicus
Trichiurus japonicus
NE
Saltwater
Atlantic Cutlassfish
Trichiurus lepturus
NE
Saltwater
External Databases
Explore More
Fish Rankings
Discover the largest, heaviest, and most exciting fish species
Nature FYI Family
Explore more wildlife and biodiversity encyclopedias