The tripod fish or tripod spiderfish, Bathypterois grallator, is a deep-sea benthic fish in the family Ipnopidae found at lower latitudes. It is now relatively well known from photographs and submersible observations, and seems to prefer to perch on the ooze using much elongated fin rays in the tail and two pelvic fins to … See more
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WEBKnown as a “stilt walker,” this unusual fish perches over the substrate in the deep ocean floor most of its life hunting for food. Using three elongated projections from its modified fins, it stands over the seafloor like a tripod, … phylum
OverviewSpeciesDistribution and habitatMorphologySwimming and motionFeeding and dietReproductionBathypterois is a genus of deepsea tripod fishes. They are a diverse genus that belong to the greater family Ipnopidae and order Aulopiformes. They are distinguished by having two elongated pelvic fins and an elongated caudal fin, which allow them to move and stand on the ocean floor, much like a tripod, hence the common name. Bathypterois are distributed worldwide with some p…
WEBMar 20, 2014 · A couple have been identified off the coast of Western Australia, and one was discovered near Flinders Island, just off Tasmania’s north-east coast. They thrive in …
WEBJul 8, 2023 · Tripod fish, also known as Bathypterois grallator, are typically found in the deep-sea environments of the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans. They inhabit regions …
WEBThe Ipnopidae ( deepsea tripod fishes) are a family of fishes in the order Aulopiformes. They are small, slender fishes, with maximum length ranging from about 10 to 40 cm …
WEBFound on lower slope, continental rise and oceanic ridges. Solitary. Perches on substrate with the aid of specialized fin rays (tripod), facing the current. Feeds on nektonic …
