Melamphaes eulepis

Melamphaes eulepis

Sharp horns on head edge

Near the Equator
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Atlantic Ocean
Indian Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Southeast Asia
Fusiform
Medium

Melamphaes eulepis is a marine fish recorded from Eastern Atlantic: 4 specimens from inside 18°N and 1°S. It is associated with deep water. It reaches about 46.8 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Sawbellies and Allies
Family: Melamphaidae
Genus: Melamphaes
Maximum length: 46.8 cm
Water: Marine
Body shape: fusiform
Distribution: Eastern Atlantic: 4 specimens from inside 18°N and 1°S and 15°W. Also western Indian Ocean, central equatorial Pacific, and throughout Indonesia (Ref. 4241 ).
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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