Megamouth shark
Megachasma pelagios
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Overview
Megamouth shark (Megachasma pelagios) is a marine fish of the family Megachasmidae (Megamouth Sharks), in the order Lamniformes. Maximum recorded length is 549 cm. Its recorded depth range is 5–600 m. Recorded habitats include neritic.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 549,0 cm |
| Phạm vi độ sâu | 5-600m |
Habitat & Distribution
Neritic
Loại nước
Saltwater
Phạm vi độ sâu
5-600m
Taxonomy
| Bộ | Lamniformes (Mackerel sharks) |
| Họ | Megachasmidae (Megamouth Sharks) |
| Loài | Megachasma pelagios |
Câu hỏi thường gặp
How big does Megamouth shark get?
Megamouth shark can grow up to 549.0 cm long.
Where is Megamouth shark found?
Neritic
What family does Megamouth shark belong to?
Megamouth shark (Megachasma pelagios) belongs to the family Megachasmidae (Megamouth Sharks) in the order Lamniformes (Mackerel sharks).
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