Taiwanese triangular batfish
📖 Overview
Taiwanese triangular batfish (Malthopsis formosa) is a ray-finned fish of the family Ogcocephalidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 5.1 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 5. This species is distinguished by the following characters: numerous small prickle-like bucklers on ventral surface; D 5; pectoral-fin rays 11-12; the rostral spine is directed forward horizontally; principal bucklers on dorsal surface are relatively low, few in number and scattered in arrangement; body densely covered by small prickle-like bucklers; head length 27.1-29.1% SL; posterior tip of appressed anal fin not reaching caudal-fin base .Cross section: flattened.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Taiwanese triangular batfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Taiwanese triangular batfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Taiwanese triangular batfish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal. Subtropical Northwest Pacific:Taiwan.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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