Paxton's hatchetfish
Polyipnus paxtoni
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Saltwater
Overview
Paxton's hatchetfish (Polyipnus paxtoni) is a marine fish of the family Sternoptychidae (Marine Hatchetfishes), in the order Stomiiformes. Maximum recorded length is 4.9 cm. Its recorded depth range is 0–300 m.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 4.929999828338623 cm |
| 栖息水深 | 0-300m |
Habitat & Distribution
水质类型
Saltwater
栖息水深
0-300m
Taxonomy
| 目 | Stomiiformes (Dragonfishes & Hatchetfishes) |
| 科 | Sternoptychidae (Marine Hatchetfishes) |
| 物种 | Polyipnus paxtoni |
常见问题
How big does Paxton's hatchetfish get?
Paxton's hatchetfish can grow up to 4.929999828338623 cm long.
What family does Paxton's hatchetfish belong to?
Paxton's hatchetfish (Polyipnus paxtoni) belongs to the family Sternoptychidae (Marine Hatchetfishes) in the order Stomiiformes (Dragonfishes & Hatchetfishes).
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