Ridgehead
Melamphaes simus
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Saltwater
Overview
Ridgehead (Melamphaes simus) is a marine fish of the family Melamphaidae, in the order Beryciformes. Maximum recorded length is 2.9 cm. Its recorded depth range is 0–800 m.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 2.9000000953674316 cm |
| 栖息水深 | 0-800m |
Habitat & Distribution
水质类型
Saltwater
栖息水深
0-800m
Taxonomy
| 目 | Beryciformes (Squirrelfishes & Roughies) |
| 科 | Melamphaidae |
| 物种 | Melamphaes simus |
常见问题
How big does Ridgehead get?
Ridgehead can grow up to 2.9000000953674316 cm long.
What family does Ridgehead belong to?
Ridgehead (Melamphaes simus) belongs to the family Melamphaidae in the order Beryciformes (Squirrelfishes & Roughies).
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