Reticulated goosefish
📖 Overview
Reticulated goosefish (Lophiodes reticulatus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Lophiidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 25 cm. It occurs at depths between 64 and 820 metres. With a trophic level of 4.2, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 6; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 6 - 8. Esca with pennant-like flap, long cirri, and usually with dark stalked eye-like appendages; dorsal surface of head, body and pectoral fins with distinct reticular pattern; ventral surface light tan to white; ventral surface of pelvic fin darker distally .: short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Reticulated goosefish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Reticulated goosefish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Reticulated goosefish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 64 - 820 m . Deep-water; 12°C - 19°C ; 30°N - 7°N South America (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Reticulate Goosefish · Reticulated goosefish |
| 🌍CES | ďas síťkovaný |
| 🇫🇷French | Baudroie reticulée |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Amime-hime-ankou · アミメヒメアンコウ |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Tamboril-caribenho |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Западноатлантический гладколобый удильщик |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Rape Chato · rape hocicón |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 18 records indexed .
👥 Community & Contribute
No observations yet - be the first to log one!
View all observations for Reticulated goosefish ↗Spotted incorrect or outdated data?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.