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Melamphaidae

Melamphaes leprus

Melamphaes leprus

Forward and upward shoulder spines

Tropical
Near the Equator
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Atlantic Ocean
Fusiform
Small

Melamphaes leprus is a marine fish from Eastern Atlantic. It inhabits deep water. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 11.3 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Sawbellies and Allies
Family: Melamphaidae
Genus: Melamphaes
Maximum length: 11.3 cm
Water: Marine
Body shape: fusiform
Distribution: Eastern Atlantic: tropical, mostly equatorial.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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