Halieutopsis [Halieutopsis]

Description

Species within the genus Halieutopsis are unique among batfishes for their elongated bodies and the presence of filamentous skin appendages. These features, combined with their ability to 'walk' using their modified fins, make them fascinating subjects of study in benthic fish locomotion and camouflage strategies. They inhabit a variety of deep-sea environments, where they utilize their appendages and body shape to blend into the ocean floor's complex topography.

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Taxonomy