Bathypterois phenax

Bathypterois phenax Parr, 1928 is a species of actinopterygii belonging to the family Ipnopidae (order Aulopiformes).

Common name. In English this species is commonly known as the blackfin spiderfish.

Taxonomy. The scientific name Bathypterois phenax Parr, 1928 places this species within the actinopterygii lineage, among the most diverse vertebrates on Earth.

Description & ecology. As a member of Aulopiformes, Bathypterois phenax exhibits the group's characteristic adaptations: a actinopterygii fish Its biology reflects the demands of its particular habitat and life history within the family Ipnopidae.

Distribution. The species occurs within the natural range of its lineage; precise localities and depth preferences are documented in the taxonomic literature for Ipnopidae.

Human relevance. Like many fishes, it may be of interest to fisheries, aquaculture, the aquarium trade, or conservation, depending on its abundance and distribution.