Tricorn batfish
📖 Overview
Tricorn batfish (Zalieutes mcgintyi), first described by Fowler, 1952 is a small fish in the family Ogcocephalidae (order Lophiiformes). Adults typically reach 10.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Deep-water waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 5; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 4. Dorsal surface of disc light brown, without spot; dark brown bands on anterior to anal fin origin .: short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Tricorn batfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range ? - 660 m , usually 90 - 180 m . Deep-water South America.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Tricorn Batfish |
| 🌍CES | chřestivec třírohý |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Tsumari-furyu-uo · ツマリフウリュウウオ |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Peixe morcego · Peixe-morcego-de-três-chifres |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Карибский пятнистый нетопырь |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | murciélago tres cuernos |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oncocephalus mcgintyi | Fowler | 1952 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 28 records indexed .
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