McGrouther's triangular batfish

📖 Overview

McGrouther's triangular batfish (Malthopsis mcgroutheri) 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 4.5 cm. It occurs at depths between 215 and 275 metres. 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 - 6. This species is distinguished by the following set of characters: D 5-6; pectoral-fin rays 11-12; dorsal surface scattered with relatively stout bucklers, skin rough with prominent spinelets; rostral spine is pointed, directly more upward than forward; skin above eye with many small spiny bucklers; bucklers on posterior part of skull are small; ventral surface covered with small bucklers and fine tubercles; subopercular buckler with small spinelets along its margin, none directed forward; rostral spine long, 8.1%-11.1% SL; orbit large 12.5%-14.2% SL; interorbital space narrow, 5.1%-7.1% SL; OD/IO = 1.8-2.7, OD/RL = 1.3-1.7; anal fin just reaching base of caudal fin when appressed .Cross section: flattened.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for McGrouther's triangular batfish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for McGrouther's triangular batfish is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for McGrouther's triangular batfish is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 215 - 275 m . Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

📐 Morphometrics

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

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