Image Bank - Fishes
Tripod Spiderfish
Reference |
IB1057 |
Category |
Fishes |
Family Name |
Tripodfishes - IPNOPIDAE |
Common Name |
Tripod Spiderfish |
Scientific Name |
Bathypterois grallator |
Artist Name |
Roger Swainston |
Notes |
Tripodfishes are found in deep water to more than 5000 m, in the Atlantic, Indian and Pacific oceans. Perched on their tripod of fin rays the Tripod Spiderfish wait for passing prey such as Source : Swainston’s Fishes of Australia |