Lophodolos Indicus
📖 Overview
Lophodolos Indicus (Lophodolos indicus), first described by Lloyd, 1909 is a small fish in the family Oneirodidae (order Lophiiformes). Adults typically reach 7.70 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 750 to 1625 metres. It occurs in Deep-water waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 6 - 8; Anal soft rays: 5 - 7. Distinguishing characteristics of metamorphosed female: length of illicium greater than 25% SL in specimens 30 mm and larger; escal bulb width 2.1-4.0% SL in specimens 25 mm and larger; short escal appendages, length 1.2-5.0% SL in specimens 25 mm and larger, 4.2-10.5% SL in specimens less than 25mm; short sphenotic spine, length 1.9-6.0% SL in specimens 30 mm and larger; short quadrate spine, length 1.6-5.0% SL in specimens 30mm and larger .: short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Lophodolos Indicus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 750 - 1625 m . Deep-water
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | břichatka indická |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 印度冠鮟鱇 · 深海鮟鱇 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lophodolus dinema | Regan & Trewavas | 1932 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 8 records indexed .
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