Reticulate triangular batfish (Malthopsis retifera)

Scientific name: Malthopsis retifera Ho, Prokofiev & Shao, 2009

Reticulate triangular batfish (Malthopsis retifera)

The Reticulate triangular batfish (Malthopsis retifera) is a marine fish of the family Ogcocephalidae. Native range: Northeastern Indian Ocean, off Somalia.

Biology

Dorsal soft rays (total): 4-5. This species differs from its congeners in having a reticulate color pattern on dorsal surface of disk, 5 pairs of dark spots on disk margin and lateral sides of tail; rostrum is directed to front; bucklers on dorsal surface are relatively pointed, absence of small tubercles or bucklers between principal bucklers; rounded and flat bucklers on belly; anal fin reaching caudal fin base when laid back; 6 lateral line scales in subopercular series and 7 or 8 in tail series; 11-13 (usually 12) pectoral fin rays and 4 or 5 (usually 5) dorsal fin rays.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Malthopsis retifera
Family
Ogcocephalidae (Batfishes)
Order
Lophiiformes (Anglerfishes)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
6.0
Depth range
375–420 m (1230–1378 ft)
Environment
Marine; demersal; depth range 375 - 420 m
Climate
Deep-water
Distribution
Northeastern Indian Ocean, off Somalia.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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