Vaillant's smoothhead
Leptochilichthys pinguis
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Saltwater
Overview
Vaillant's smoothhead (Leptochilichthys pinguis) is a marine fish of the family Alepocephalidae, in the order Alepocephaliformes. Maximum recorded length is 24 cm. Its recorded depth range is 800–1400 m.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 24,299999237060547 cm |
| Derinlik Aralığı | 800-1400m |
Habitat & Distribution
Su Tipi
Saltwater
Derinlik Aralığı
800-1400m
Taxonomy
| Takım | Alepocephaliformes |
| Familya | Alepocephalidae |
| Türler | Leptochilichthys pinguis |
Sık Sorulan Sorular
How big does Vaillant's smoothhead get?
Vaillant's smoothhead can grow up to 24.299999237060547 cm long.
What family does Vaillant's smoothhead belong to?
Vaillant's smoothhead (Leptochilichthys pinguis) belongs to the family Alepocephalidae in the order Alepocephaliformes.
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