Spotted anglerfish
📖 Overview
Spotted anglerfish (Lophiodes maculatus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Lophiidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 14.1 cm. It occurs at depths between 283 and 650 metres. With a trophic level of 4, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
A species in the Lophiodes mutilus species group characterized by the presence of many diffuse black spots on the dorsal surface of head and body; an extremely long third dorsal-fin spine (71·9–7·2% LS), extending to the anterior third of caudal fin; a relatively wide and deep head [HW = 61·6–67·5% LH, head depth (HD) = 73·3–78·9% LH]; a relatively long snout (63·2–68·5% LH); a relatively broad interorbital space (distance between the last frontal spines, IF = 47·4–56·0% LH); a relatively short fifth dorsal-fin spine (11·4–16·5% LS); and 17–18 pectoral-fin rays .: short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Spotted anglerfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Spotted anglerfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Spotted anglerfish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 283 - 650 m . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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