Beardfish (Polymixia lowei)

FishverifiedLeast Concern

Polymixia lowei

Günther, 1859

Beardfish

Also known as: Barbudo

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About

Habitat

Benthopelagic

Depth

50–600 m

Max size

29.4 cm

Diet

Hunting macrofauna (predator)

Taxonomy

Class

Teleostei

Order

Polymixiiformes

Family

Polymixiidae

Other species in Polymixiidae

Stout Beardfish (Polymixia nobilis)

Polymixia nobilis

Stout Beardfish

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