Spiny hatchetfish
Polyipnus spinosus
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Saltwater
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 8.5 cm |
| ช่วงความลึก | 0-500m |
Habitat & Distribution
ประเภทน้ำ
Saltwater
ช่วงความลึก
0-500m
Taxonomy
| อันดับ | Stomiiformes (Dragonfishes & Hatchetfishes) |
| วงศ์ | Sternoptychidae (Marine Hatchetfishes) |
| สายพันธุ์ | Polyipnus spinosus |
คำถามที่พบบ่อย
How big does Spiny hatchetfish get?
Spiny hatchetfish can grow up to 8.5 cm long.
What family does Spiny hatchetfish belong to?
Spiny hatchetfish (Polyipnus spinosus) belongs to the family Sternoptychidae (Marine Hatchetfishes) in the order Stomiiformes (Dragonfishes & Hatchetfishes).
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