Big-headed deepsea herring
Neobathyclupea megaceps
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Saltwater
Overview
Big-headed deepsea herring (Neobathyclupea megaceps) is a marine fish of the family Bathyclupeidae, in the order Acropomatiformes. Maximum recorded length is 21 cm. It has been recorded to depths of 778 m.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 21,0 cm |
| Derinlik Aralığı | ?-778m |
Habitat & Distribution
Su Tipi
Saltwater
Derinlik Aralığı
?-778m
Taxonomy
| Takım | Acropomatiformes |
| Familya | Bathyclupeidae |
| Türler | Neobathyclupea megaceps |
Sık Sorulan Sorular
How big does Big-headed deepsea herring get?
Big-headed deepsea herring can grow up to 21.0 cm long.
What family does Big-headed deepsea herring belong to?
Big-headed deepsea herring (Neobathyclupea megaceps) belongs to the family Bathyclupeidae in the order Acropomatiformes.
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