Scientific Name: Lophiomus setigerus (Vahl, 1797)
Synonym: Lophius setigerus (unaccepted) (Currently unaccepted)
English Name: Blackmouth angler
Local/Bangla Name: Kalo mukh bang mach (কালো মুখ ব্যাং মাছ)
Photo: Phillip et al.(2022)
Classification:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Lophiiformes
Family: Lophiidae
Description:
The head and body are flattened; the 1st dorsal fin comprises 3 isolated spines on the head (cephalic spines) and a group of 3 short, slender spines behind the head (postcephalic spines). The esca (lure) includes a pennant-like flap, long cirri, and typically 2 small, dark, stalked shrimp-like “eyes.”In terms of coloration, it ranges from light to dark brown above, being lighter below. The dorsal surface is often mottled, and all fin rays have pale tips. The pigmentation of the peritoneum varies, usually being dusky, with light and dark extremes being rare.
Habitat & Distribution in Bangladesh:
Coastal regions of Bangladesh
Environment:
Marine (Demersal, Tropical)
References:
Hussain MM (1970) The Marine and Estuarine Fishes of North East part of the Bay of Bengal. Scientific Researches. East Regional Laboratories, Dhaka. 52.
Uddin MS, Chowdhury SR, Rashed MR, Singha NK, Tazim MF, Mamun MAA, Mamun A, Rahman MM, Hasan ME (eds.) (2022) Album: Marine and Coastal Fishes of Bangladesh, Department of Fisheries, Government of Bangladesh. 336 pp
Heemstra PC, Heemstra E, Ebert DA, Holleman W, Randall JE (2022) COASTAL FISHES OF THE WESTERN INDIAN OCEAN. e South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity, Private Bag 1015, Makhanda, 6140, South Africa.
