Hatchetfish
Phosichthys argenteus
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Saltwater
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 30.0 cm |
| 栖息水深 | 300-1050m |
Habitat & Distribution
水质类型
Saltwater
栖息水深
300-1050m
Taxonomy
| 目 | Stomiiformes (Dragonfishes & Hatchetfishes) |
| 科 | Phosichthyidae (Lightfishes) |
| 物种 | Phosichthys argenteus |
常见问题
How big does Hatchetfish get?
Hatchetfish can grow up to 30.0 cm long.
What family does Hatchetfish belong to?
Hatchetfish (Phosichthys argenteus) belongs to the family Phosichthyidae (Lightfishes) in the order Stomiiformes (Dragonfishes & Hatchetfishes).
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