Oblong deepsea batfish
📖 Overview
Oblong deepsea batfish (Halieutopsis oblonga) 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 6.3 cm. It occurs at depths between 690 and 1886 metres. 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): 4 - 6. This species is distinguished by the following characters: rostrum consists of five enlarged tubercles, including trifid tubercle at the tip flanked by two pairs of bifurcate tubercles on anterior edge of rostrum; tubercles on dorsal surface is simple, with 5-6 facets; simple tubercles on ventral surface; dorsal lobe of esca is very low, with a pair of cirri in front and pair of flaps in back; tubercles on tail are all simple .Cross section: flattened.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Oblong deepsea batfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 690 - 1886 m . Deep-water
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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