Biology:Melanostomias valdiviae
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Scientific classification 
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| 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
- ↑ "WoRMS - World Register of Marine Species - Melanostomias valdiviae Brauer, 1902". https://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=127365.
- ↑ "Melanostomias valdiviae, Valdivia black dragon fish". https://www.fishbase.se/summary/7395.
- ↑ "Melanostomias valdiviae". https://fishesofaustralia.net.au/home/species/1800.
Wikidata ☰ Q664016 entry
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