Neatspine Two-gill Batfish

📖 Overview

Neatspine Two-gill Batfish (Dibranchus cracens) is a ray-finned fish of the family Ogcocephalidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 12.8 cm. It occurs at depths between 152 and 480 metres. With a trophic level of 3.3, 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: 18 - 19. Body relatively firm, skin tough. Large tubercles with rows of bosslike spinules radiating out from the central spine along the ridges between facets (as seen in D. atlanticus like shagreen). Jaw relatively long compared to D. atlanticus, 14.6% of SL. Cephalic lateral-line counts: subopercular 6, preopercular, 2. Tail lateral-line counts 12-15. Fin-rays with fine tubercles on dorsal and caudal fins and dorsal side of pectoral fins, running out for about half the length of the fin ray. Ventral surface of pelvic fin rays have tubercles near fin base. Paired fins relatively slender with fin membranes transparent .: short and / or deep; Cross section: flattened.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Neatspine Two-gill Batfish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Neatspine Two-gill Batfish is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Neatspine Two-gill Batfish is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 152 - 480 m . Deep-water Southeast Pacific: Galapagos Islands.

🌿 Ecology

📐 Morphometrics

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

🐠 Related Species

🔍 Similar Species

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .

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