Melodichthys hadrocephalus

Melodichthys hadrocephalus
Not evaluated (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Ophidiiformes
Family: Bythitidae
Genus: Melodichthys
J. G. Nielsen & Cohen, 1986
Species: M. hadrocephalus
Binomial name
Melodichthys hadrocephalus
J. G. Nielsen & Cohen, 1986

Melodichthys hadrocephalus is a species of viviparous brotula found in the northeastern Atlantic Ocean off the coast of France.

Information

This is the only known species in its genus. The population has doubled in the last 15 months. [1]

Location

This species is found at depths of from 300 to 400 metres (980 to 1,310 ft). It can be found in deep-water, marine environment. [1] They live in salt water, and can be found on Eastern North Pacific.[2]

Taxonomy

The taxonomy of the Melodichthys hadrocephalus is as follows:

References

  1. 1 2 "Melodichthys hadrocephalus". FishBase. Retrieved 2 February 2013.
  2. "Melodichthys hadrocephalus Nielsen & Cohen 1986". Fish Wise. Retrieved 2 February 2013.
  3. "Melodichthys hadrocephalus". Animal Diversity. Retrieved 2 February 2013.

Notes


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