Triplewart seadevil (Cryptopsaras couesii)

Scientific name: Cryptopsaras couesii Gill, 1883

Triplewart seadevil (Cryptopsaras couesii)

The Triplewart seadevil (Cryptopsaras couesii) is a marine fish of the family Ceratiidae. Native range: Tropical and subtropical parts of all oceans. South China Sea.

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.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Cryptopsaras couesii
Family
Ceratiidae (Seadevils)
Order
Lophiiformes (Anglerfishes)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
7.3
Depth range
0–3085 m (0–10121 ft)
Environment
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 0 - 3085 m, usually 500 - 1250 m
Climate
Deep-water
Distribution
Tropical and subtropical parts of all oceans. South China Sea.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: of no interest
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (tm=5)

Sources

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

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