Roundel batfish
📖 Overview
Found on sand bottom . Adults feed on small crustaceans and fish . Oviparous, with planktonic larvae . Eggs are presumably contained in floating rafts .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 4 - 6; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 4; Vertebrae: 18 - 19. Branchiostegal rays: 6 . First dorsal spine modified to form a lure called illicium .: short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Roundel batfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Roundel batfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 18 - 113 m . Tropical Central Pacific: Point Conception in California, USA to Peru; rare north of Baja California, Mexico.
🌿 Ecology
small crustaceans and fish (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malthe elater | Jordan & Gilbert | 1882 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 29 records indexed .
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