Triplewart seadevil (Cryptopsaras couesii) fish species and information / pictures of Triplewart seadevil - Cryptopsaras couesii

Triplewart seadevil (Cryptopsaras couesii) fish species information

Scientific Name
Cryptopsaras couesii

Common Name
Triplewart seadevil

Biology
Dorsal spines : 1; Dorsal soft rays : 4-5; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 4; Vertebrae: 20. A large median and two small lateral oval caruncles immediately in front of origin of dorsal fin. Branchiostegal rays: 6.

Classification

Classified By
Gill, 1883
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Anglerfishes (Lophiiformes)
Family
Seadevils (Ceratiidae)

Distribution

Region
Tropical and subtropical parts of all oceans. South China Sea (Ref.74511).
Distribution
Tropical and subtropical parts of all oceans. South China Sea.
Range
81°N - 52°S, 180°W - 180°E

Environment

Climate
Deep-water
Water Temperature From
Unknown °C
Water Temperature To
Unknown °C
Depth From - meters
0 m
Depth To - meters
3085 m
Zone
bathyalpelagic
Environment
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 0 - 3085 m , usually 500 - 1250 m
Trophic Level
4.5 s.e. 0.37 Based on food items.
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
True
Occurs in Brackish water
False
Occurs in Fresh Water
False
Occurs on Reefs
False
Is kept in Aquariums
False

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
7.3 cm
Common Length
Unknown cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 1.0625 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Fisheries: of no interest
Vulnerability
Moderate vulnerability (43 of 100)
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (tm=5)
Threat To Humans
Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
Not Evaluated