Reticulate Two-gill Batfish
📖 Overview
Reticulate Two-gill Batfish (Dibranchus sparsus) 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 8.4 cm. It occurs at depths between 443 and 528 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): 5 - 6; Anal soft rays: 4; Vertebrae: 19 - 20. A very small species with entire body with simple, very small, and thickly distributed tubercles. Cephalic lateral-line counts: subopercular usually 6, (5-7); preopercular, 2. Tail lateral-line counts 9-14. Subopercular spines small, inconspicuous. Paired fins moderate length, relatively stout .: short and / or deep; Cross section: flattened.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Reticulate Two-gill Batfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 443 - 528 m . Deep-water
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Reticulate Two-gill Batfish |
| 🌍CES | chřestivec hrbolkatý |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Peixe-morcego-de-águas-profundas-do-Pacífico |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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