Bathypterois Quadrifilis
📖 Overview
Bathypterois Quadrifilis (Bathypterois quadrifilis), first described by Günther, 1878 is a medium-sized fish in the family Ipnopidae (order Aulopiformes). Adults typically reach 18.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 402 to 1408 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 - 15; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 9 - 10. Outer 2 pelvic rays prolonged to reach origin of anal fin; lower caudal rays not prolonged; subcaudal notch present at base of lowermost caudal fin .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Bathypterois Quadrifilis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 402 - 1408 m . Deep-water; 35°N - 10°S Northwest Atlantic: Canada (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | bezočka čtyřvlákná |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Тонкопёрый батиптер |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathypoterois quadrifilis | Günther | 1878 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .
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