Description: A deep-sea tripodfish, with elongated pelvic and caudal fin rays ending in 'landing pads', on which the fish rests on the ocean floor waiting for prey to approach.
Global Distribution: Central and South Atlantic Ocean, and scattered localities in the Pacific. View Map
Reproduction: Synchronously hermaphroditic. Low fecundity. Probably a batch spawner.
Maturity:
Behavioural ecology: Solitary. Uses its specialized fin rays (tripod) to elevate body into water column. Specialized sensory pectoral fins are spread facing anteriorly, probably to detect prey.
Population structure & migrations:
ECOLOGICAL FEATURES
Depth range: FishBase: 2615 - 5610 m.
Habitat: Bathydemersal.
Feeding habits: Feeds on planktonic crustaceans.
Trophic level: FishBase: 3.1
FISHERIES
Commercial interest: Not commercial.
Conservation status: Global: Not evaluated.
Europe: Least concern.
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