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Caristius groenlandicus
Greenland manefish - Cariste du Groenland

Caristius groenlandicus
Characteristics:
• body short and compressed
• high dorsal fin, originating on the head
May be mistaken for: nil
Caristius groenlandicus
Family:
Caristiidae
Type of measure:
Total mm
Maximum size:
300 mm
territory covered  territory covered    territory not covered  territory not covered

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