Ridgehead
Melamphaes simus
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Saltwater
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 2,9000000953674316 cm |
| Диапазон глубин | 0-800m |
Habitat & Distribution
Тип воды
Saltwater
Диапазон глубин
0-800m
Taxonomy
| Отряд | Beryciformes (Squirrelfishes & Roughies) |
| Семейство | Melamphaidae |
| Виды | Melamphaes simus |
Часто задаваемые вопросы
How big does Ridgehead get?
Ridgehead can grow up to 2.9000000953674316 cm long.
What family does Ridgehead belong to?
Ridgehead (Melamphaes simus) belongs to the family Melamphaidae in the order Beryciformes (Squirrelfishes & Roughies).
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