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Malthopsis formosa Ho & Koeda, 2019 Taiwanese triangular batfish |
| Family: | Ogcocephalidae (Batfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 5.08 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Northwest Pacific:Taiwan. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal soft rays (total): 5-5. This species is distinguished by the following characters: numerous small prickle-like bucklers on ventral surface; D 5; pectoral-fin rays 11-12; the rostral spine is directed forward horizontally; principal bucklers on dorsal surface are relatively low, few in number and scattered in arrangement; body densely covered by small prickle-like bucklers; head length 27.1-29.1% SL; posterior tip of appressed anal fin not reaching caudal-fin base (Ref. 121638). | |||
| Biology: | A rarely seen species in bycatch of bottom trawlers (Ref. 121638).. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||