Melanostomias valdiviae

Melanostomias valdiviae
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Stomiiformes
Family: Stomiidae
Genus: Melanostomias
Species:
M. valdiviae
Binomial name
Melanostomias valdiviae
Brauer, 1902

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, with its black hue and dull snout, can grow up to 24.1 cm (9.5 in).[2][3]

References

  1. ^ "WoRMS - World Register of Marine Species - Melanostomias valdiviae Brauer, 1902". www.marinespecies.org. Retrieved 2023-03-27.
  2. ^ "Melanostomias valdiviae, Valdivia black dragon fish". www.fishbase.se. Retrieved 2023-03-27.
  3. ^ "Melanostomias valdiviae". fishesofaustralia.net.au. Retrieved 2023-03-27.


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