Cetonurichthys subinflatus

(Cetonurichthys subinflatus)

Description

Cetonurichthys subinflatus, the smallpore whiptail, is a species of rattail found off western Australia. It is a benthic fish which occurs at depths of 1,316 to 1,700 m (4,318 to 5,577 ft) on the continental slope. This species grows to a length of 40 cm (16 in).

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Actinopterygii
Order:Gadiformes
Family:Macrouridae
Genus:Cetonurichthys
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