Thickhead lanternfish
Hygophum atratum
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Saltwater
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 6.0 cm |
| 栖息水深 | 600-3132m |
Habitat & Distribution
水质类型
Saltwater
栖息水深
600-3132m
Taxonomy
| 目 | Myctophiformes (Lanternfishes) |
| 科 | Myctophidae (Lanternfishes) |
| 物种 | Hygophum atratum |
常见问题
How big does Thickhead lanternfish get?
Thickhead lanternfish can grow up to 6.0 cm long.
What family does Thickhead lanternfish belong to?
Thickhead lanternfish (Hygophum atratum) belongs to the family Myctophidae (Lanternfishes) in the order Myctophiformes (Lanternfishes).
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