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Melamphaidae

Eyebrow bigscale

Melamphaes longivelis

Sharp horn on head margin

Tropical
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Atlantic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Fusiform
Small

Eyebrow bigscale is a marine fish of Atlantic and Pacific. The species occupies deep water. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 10.6 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Sawbellies and Allies
Family: Melamphaidae
Genus: Melamphaes
Maximum length: 10.6 cm
Water: Marine
Body shape: fusiform
Distribution: Atlantic and Pacific: in tropical waters.
Conservation status: DDData Deficient

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