Abyssal spiderfish

Facts

Scientific name:

Bathypterois longipes

Biology:

Solitary. Occurs in waters with a temperature range of 4.5-0.4°C . Uses its specialized fin rays (tripod) to elevate body into water column. Specialized sensory pectoral fins are spread facing anteriorly, probably to detect prey. Feeds on planktonic crustaceans. Synchronously hermaphroditic .

IUCN Red List Status:

Not Evaluated

Threat to humans:

Harmless

Photos & Description

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Size / Weight / Age:

Maturity: L m &nbsp ? &nbsp range ? - ? cm Max length : 24.9 cm SL male/unsexed;