Balloon Seabat
📖 Overview
Balloon Seabat (Coelophrys brevipes) is a ray-finned fish of the family Ogcocephalidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 5.1 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 6; Anal soft rays: 4; Vertebrae: 16. Simple tubercules on lateral surface of the body. Eye large, 4.6-5.3 in HL. Illicial cavity width equal to eye diameter .: short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Balloon Seabat is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Balloon Seabat is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Balloon Seabat is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range ? - 933 m . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Balloon Fishbat · Balloon Seabat |
| 🌍CES | chřestivec krátkoploutvý |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 1 records indexed .
👥 Community & Contribute
No observations yet — be the first to log one!
View all observations for Balloon Seabat ↗Spotted incorrect or outdated data? Submit a correction and our editorial team will review it. Approved edits go live within 48 hours.
Found a factual error, broken data, or inappropriate content? Let us know and we will investigate promptly.