Bigeye triangular batfish
📖 Overview
Bigeye triangular batfish (Malthopsis oculata) 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 7.2 cm. It occurs at depths between 184 and 460 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): 4 - 6. This species is distinguished by the following set of characters: D 4-6; pectoral-fin rays 10-13; rostrum pointed, needle-like, base small; subopercular buckler with few weakly-developed spinelets; small bucklers loosely covering posterior part of skull; orbit large (14.1%-16.8% SL); rostrum short (7.1%-11.2% SL), directed upward rather than forward; interorbital space is narrow (5.4%-7.1% SL); body covered with relatively sharp bucklers, in loose arrangement; interspaces between bucklers naked; OD/IO = 2.3-2.8, OD/RL = 1.3-2.1; anal fin not reaching caudal-fin base when fully appressed (based on short rostrum specimens only) .Cross section: flattened.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Bigeye triangular batfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Bigeye triangular batfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Bigeye triangular batfish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 184 - 460 m , usually 350 - 420 m . Subtropical Indian Ocean: Western Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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