Malthopsis annulifera Tanaka, 1908
Ring triangular batfish
Malthopsis annulifera
photo by Ho, H.-C.

Family:  Ogcocephalidae (Batfishes)
Max. size:  9 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathydemersal; marine; depth range 90 - 590 m
Distribution:  Western Pacific: off Japan, Taiwan, the Philippines and Vanuatu.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Shallow depth from Ref. 95664.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 13 August 2019 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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