Hispidoberyx ambagiosus

(Hispidoberyx ambagiosus)

Description

Hispidoberyx ambagiosus is a species of spiny-scale pricklefish found in the Indian and Pacific Oceans at depths from 560 to 1,019 m (1,837 to 3,343 ft). This species grows to 18.1 cm (7.1 in) standard length. This species is the only known member of its family.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Actinopterygii
Order:Stephanoberyciformes
Family:Hispidoberycidae
Genus:Hispidoberyx
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