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Melamphaidae

Bigscale

Scopeloberyx opisthopterus

  • Tropical
  • Regional distribution
  • Marine fish
  • Atlantic Ocean
  • Indian Ocean
  • Pacific Ocean
  • East Asia
  • Fusiform
  • Small
Maximum length
3.7 cm
Water
Marine
Body shape
fusiform
Distribution
Atlantic, Indian and Pacific: in tropical waters. South China Sea (Ref.74511).
Conservation status
LCLeast Concern
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