Pricklefish

Acanthochaenus luetkenii

Not Evaluated Saltwater

最大体长

15.199999809265137 cm

栖息水深

1655-5397m

科

Stephanoberycidae

简介

A bizarre deep-sea fish with a specialized large, prickly body surface as an adaptation against predation. Inhabits the mesopelagic to bathypelagic zone of the world's oceans. Luminescent; rarely encountered.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value
Maximum Length	15.199999809265137 cm
栖息水深	1655-5397m

Habitat & Distribution

Mesopelagic to bathypelagic zone of the world's oceans at 200-2000m depth. Mid-water dwelling in open ocean; found in tropical to temperate latitudes globally.

水质类型

Saltwater

栖息水深

1655-5397m

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Taxonomy

目	Beryciformes (Squirrelfishes & Roughies)
科	Stephanoberycidae
物种	Acanthochaenus luetkenii

常见问题

How big does Pricklefish get?

Pricklefish can grow up to 15.199999809265137 cm long.

Where is Pricklefish found?

Mesopelagic to bathypelagic zone of the world's oceans at 200-2000m depth. Mid-water dwelling in open ocean; found in tropical to temperate latitudes globally.

What family does Pricklefish belong to?

Pricklefish (Acanthochaenus luetkenii) belongs to the family Stephanoberycidae in the order Beryciformes (Squirrelfishes & Roughies).