Queensland triangular batfish

📖 Overview

Queensland triangular batfish (Malthopsis tetrabulla) 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 7.5 cm. It occurs at depths between 218 and 225 metres. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 4 - 5. This species is distinguished by the following set of characters: D 4-5; pectoral-fin rays 11-13; rostrum short to medium length (6.4%-11.3% SL) and usually directed slightly anterodorsally and recurved; body covered with large, low, blunt conical bucklers; posterior portion of skull with 4 large principal bucklers; broad naked areas on shoulder and around gill cavity; ventral surface of disk is covered with small, similarly shaped bucklers, distinctly larger and denser on breast than belly; subopercular buckler with a prominent, forwardly directed spine; orbit moderate in size, 12.2%-14.9% SL; interorbital space of moderate width, 5.5%-8.0% SL; OD/IO = 1.5-2.3, OD/RL = 1.2-2.0; anal fin not reaching caudal-fin base when fully adpressed .Cross section: flattened.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Queensland triangular batfish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Queensland triangular batfish is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Queensland triangular batfish is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 218 - 225 m . Tropical

🌿 Ecology

📐 Morphometrics

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

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