This tripod fish (Bathypterois viridensis) hosted several amphipod parasites. It was seen at a depth of 956 meters (3,136 feet) using its modified pectoral fins to stand on the seafloor during Dive 09 of Windows to the Deep 2021. We also observed several tripod fish of the species Bathypterois quadrifilis during this dive.
Tripod Fish
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This tripod fish (Bathypterois viridensis) hosted several amphipod parasites. It was seen at a depth of 956 meters (3,136 feet) using its modified pectoral fins to stand on the seafloor during Dive 09 of Windows to the Deep 2021. We also observed several tripod fish of the species Bathypterois quadrifilis during this dive.