Perceptor Spiderfish
📖 Overview
Perceptor Spiderfish (Bathypterois perceptor), first described by Sulak, 1977 is a medium-sized fish in the family Ipnopidae (order Aulopiformes). Adults typically reach 16.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 700 to 1600 metres. It occurs in Deep-water waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 9. Body silvery, pinkish white; gill covers and underside of head dark .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Perceptor Spiderfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 700 - 1600 m . Deep-water south of Madagascar.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Perceptor Spiderfish · Shortnose Tripodfish |
| 🌍CES | bezočka černohlavá |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Батиптер Сулака |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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