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Malthopsis retifera Ho, Prokofiev & Shao, 2009 Reticulate triangular batfish |
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photo by
Ho, H.-C. |
| Family: | Ogcocephalidae (Batfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 6.03 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathydemersal; marine; depth range 375 - 420 m | |||
| Distribution: | Northeastern Indian Ocean: off Somalia, Socotra. | |||
| Diagnosis: | 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 (Ref. 80924). | |||
| Biology: | ||||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 13 August 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||