Whalefish
Cetomimus hempeli
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Saltwater
Overview
Whalefish (Cetomimus hempeli) is a marine fish of the family Cetomimidae, in the order Beryciformes. Maximum recorded length is 7.8 cm. Its recorded depth range is 700–1000 m.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 7,800000190734863 cm |
| Derinlik Aralığı | 700-1000m |
Habitat & Distribution
Su Tipi
Saltwater
Derinlik Aralığı
700-1000m
Taxonomy
| Takım | Beryciformes (Squirrelfishes & Roughies) |
| Familya | Cetomimidae |
| Türler | Cetomimus hempeli |
Sık Sorulan Sorular
How big does Whalefish get?
Whalefish can grow up to 7.800000190734863 cm long.
What family does Whalefish belong to?
Whalefish (Cetomimus hempeli) belongs to the family Cetomimidae in the order Beryciformes (Squirrelfishes & Roughies).
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