Malthopsis mitrigera Gilbert & Cramer, 1897
Two-spine triangular batfish
photo by Ho, H.-C.

Family:  Ogcocephalidae (Batfishes)
Max. size:  8 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathydemersal; marine; depth range 300 - 650 m
Distribution:  Indo-West Pacific: widespread.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 5-6; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 3-4. This species is distinguished by the following characters: large flat bucklers cover on ventral surface of disc and caudal peduncle; teeth on vomer form a very wide band; elongated subopercular buckler slightly curved, with 2 forward-directed spines at tip; pectoral-fin rays 14-15 (mainly 15) (Ref. 92977).
Biology:  Benthic (Ref. 58302).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 13 August 2019 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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