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opalfish (Hemerocoetes monopterygius)
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opalfish (Hemerocoetes monopterygius) specimen
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Hemerocoetidae

opalfish

Hemerocoetes monopterygius

Hemerocoetid Fish from New Zealand Waters

  • Tropical
  • Southern Hemisphere
  • Regional distribution
  • Marine fish
  • Pacific Ocean
  • Oceania
  • Medium
  • Tropical fish

opalfish is a marine fish found around Southwest Pacific. It inhabits marine waters. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 28 cm.

Maximum length
28 cm
Water
Marine
Distribution
Southwest Pacific: New Zealand.
Conservation status
LCLeast Concern

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