Berndt’s Beardfish
Polymixia Berndti
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Quick Facts
Scientific namePolymixia Berndti
Other namesBeardfish, Berndt's Barbudo Fish, Deepsea Moi, Pacific Beardfish
SizeUp to 47 cm (18.5 in)
WeightLess than a kilo (2.2 lb)
FamilyBeardfish / Polymixiidae
Distribution
Habitat & AU DistributionDeepsea water, sandy & muddy areas.
