Austral lightfish
Woodsia meyerwaardeni
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Saltwater
Overview
Austral lightfish (Woodsia meyerwaardeni) is a marine fish of the family Phosichthyidae (Lightfishes), in the order Stomiiformes. Maximum recorded length is 10 cm. Its recorded depth range is 0–1100 m.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 10.0 cm |
| ช่วงความลึก | 0-1100m |
Habitat & Distribution
ประเภทน้ำ
Saltwater
ช่วงความลึก
0-1100m
Taxonomy
| อันดับ | Stomiiformes (Dragonfishes & Hatchetfishes) |
| วงศ์ | Phosichthyidae (Lightfishes) |
| สายพันธุ์ | Woodsia meyerwaardeni |
คำถามที่พบบ่อย
How big does Austral lightfish get?
Austral lightfish can grow up to 10.0 cm long.
What family does Austral lightfish belong to?
Austral lightfish (Woodsia meyerwaardeni) belongs to the family Phosichthyidae (Lightfishes) in the order Stomiiformes (Dragonfishes & Hatchetfishes).
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