Metallic roughy
Hoplostethus metallicus
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Saltwater
ช่วงความลึก
55-550m
วงศ์
Overview
Metallic roughy (Hoplostethus metallicus) is a marine fish of the family Trachichthyidae (Roughies), in the order Beryciformes. Its recorded depth range is 55–550 m.
Habitat & Distribution
ประเภทน้ำ
Saltwater
ช่วงความลึก
55-550m
Taxonomy
| อันดับ | Beryciformes (Squirrelfishes & Roughies) |
| วงศ์ | Trachichthyidae (Roughies) |
| สายพันธุ์ | Hoplostethus metallicus |
คำถามที่พบบ่อย
What family does Metallic roughy belong to?
Metallic roughy (Hoplostethus metallicus) belongs to the family Trachichthyidae (Roughies) in the order Beryciformes (Squirrelfishes & Roughies).
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