Jordan's triangular batfish
📖 Overview
Jordan's triangular batfish (Malthopsis jordani) 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 11 cm. It occurs at depths between 185 and 520 metres. With a trophic level of 3.3, 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
This species is distinguished by the following characters: fine reticulate color pattern on dorsal surface (uniformly brown or creamy white in some preserved specimens); eye large, 12.5-14.9% SL; interorbital space narrow, 4.4-6.1% SL, forming a groove; rostral protuberance short and blunt, directed upward; principal bucklers blunt and relatively few in number, naked between principal bucklers; no buckler dorsal to orbit; ventral surface with few small bucklers forming a large naked area; subopercular buckler with 1 spine directed forward; relatively small adult body size (< 70 mm SL) .: other (see remarks); Cross section: flattened.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Jordan's triangular batfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 185 - 520 m . Deep-water endemic to Hawaii.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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