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Melamphaidae

Melamphaes macrocephalus

Melamphaes macrocephalus

  • Tropical
  • Local endemic species
  • Restricted distribution
  • Marine fish
  • Pacific Ocean
  • Fusiform
  • Small
Maximum length
12.8 cm
Water
Marine
Body shape
fusiform
Distribution
Eastern Pacific Ocean: tropical, endemic to ETP, from the California coast (ca. 30°N) down to northern Chilean coast (ca. 23°S).
Conservation status
LCLeast Concern
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