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Family: Giganturidae Telescopefishes



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Atlantic, Indian and Paci
Max. Length 15.6 cm SL
Gigantura chuni Brauer, 1901

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Gigantura chuni
[Gigantura]

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Circumglobal
Max. Length 26 cm TL
Gigantura indica Brauer, 1901

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Gigantura indica
[Telescopefish]


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Scientific Name English Name Distribution Max. Length (cm) Year
Gigantura chuni Gigantura Atlantic, Indian and Paci 15.6 SL 1901
Gigantura indica Telescopefish Circumglobal 26 TL 1901



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