| Ioichthys | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Argentiniformes |
| Family: | Opisthoproctidae |
| Genus: | Ioichthys Parin, 2004 |
| Species: | I. kashkini |
| Binomial name | |
| Ioichthys kashkini Parin, 2004 | |
Ioichthys kashkini is a species of barreleye known only from the Arabian Sea where it has been recovered from a depth of 700 metres (2,300 ft).
Names
The scientific name is Ioichthys kashkini. Species in this family are commonly known as barreleyes or spookfishes.[1]
Size
This species grows to a length of 23.2 centimetres (9.1 in) SL.[1]
Location
Ioichthys kashkini can be found in a marine environment and in a tropical climate. They are distributed in Western Indian Ocean and in the Arabian Sea.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 "Ioichthys kashkini Parin, 2004". Fish Base. Retrieved 16 January 2013.
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