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Malthopsis mitrigera Gilbert & Cramer, 1897 Two-spine triangular batfish |
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photo by
Ho, H.-C. |
| Family: | Ogcocephalidae (Batfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 8 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathydemersal; marine; depth range 300 - 650 m | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-West Pacific: widespread. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal soft rays (total): 5-6; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 3-4. This species is distinguished by the following characters: large flat bucklers cover on ventral surface of disc and caudal peduncle; teeth on vomer form a very wide band; elongated subopercular buckler slightly curved, with 2 forward-directed spines at tip; pectoral-fin rays 14-15 (mainly 15) (Ref. 92977). | |||
| Biology: | Benthic (Ref. 58302). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 13 August 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||