Prickly anglerfish
Himantolophus appelii
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Saltwater
Overview
Prickly anglerfish (Himantolophus appelii) is a marine fish of the family Himantolophidae, in the order Lophiiformes. Maximum recorded length is 40 cm. Its recorded depth range is 338–1360 m.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 40.0 cm |
| 栖息水深 | 338-1360m |
Habitat & Distribution
水质类型
Saltwater
栖息水深
338-1360m
Taxonomy
| 目 | Lophiiformes (Anglerfishes) |
| 科 | Himantolophidae |
| 物种 | Himantolophus appelii |
常见问题
How big does Prickly anglerfish get?
Prickly anglerfish can grow up to 40.0 cm long.
What family does Prickly anglerfish belong to?
Prickly anglerfish (Himantolophus appelii) belongs to the family Himantolophidae in the order Lophiiformes (Anglerfishes).
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