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Bathypterois quadrifilis Günther, 1878 |
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photo by
Ramjohn, D.D. |
| Family: | Ipnopidae (Deep-sea tripod fishes), subfamily: Ipnopinae | |||
| Max. size: | 18 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathydemersal; marine; depth range 402 - 1408 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Atlantic: Gulf of Guinea region. Western Atlantic: between 35° and 10°S, including the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean. Northwest Atlantic: Canada (Ref. 5951). | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14-15; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 9-10. Outer 2 pelvic rays prolonged to reach origin of anal fin; lower caudal rays not prolonged; subcaudal notch present at base of lowermost caudal fin (Ref. 13608). | |||
| Biology: | Synchronously hermaphroditic. Fecundity of 4,500 eggs for one specimen. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 30 May 2013 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||