Melanostomias valdiviae
Appearance
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Actinopterygii |
Order: | Stomiiformes |
Family: | Stomiidae |
Genus: | Melanostomias |
Species: | M. valdiviae
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Binomial name | |
Melanostomias valdiviae Brauer, 1902
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Melanostomias valdiviae is a species of dragonfish native to the Pacific, Atlantic and Indian oceans.[1] This long and thin fish is bathypelagic, and can be found in depths of 40–1,600 m (130–5,250 ft). The species can grow up to 24.1 cm (9.5 in). Its hue is black and it has a dull snout.[2][3]
References
[edit]- ^ "WoRMS - World Register of Marine Species - Melanostomias valdiviae Brauer, 1902". www.marinespecies.org. Retrieved 2023-03-27.
- ^ "Melanostomias valdiviae, Valdivia black dragon fish". www.fishbase.se. Retrieved 2023-03-27.
- ^ "Melanostomias valdiviae". fishesofaustralia.net.au. Retrieved 2023-03-27.