| Family: |
Ogcocephalidae (Batfishes) |
| Max. size: |
8 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 300 - 650 m |
| Distribution: |
Indo-West Pacific: widespread. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 5-6; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 3-4. This species is distinguished by the following characters: large flat bucklers cover on ventral surface of disc and caudal peduncle; teeth on vomer form a very wide band; elongated subopercular buckler slightly curved, with 2 forward-directed spines at tip; pectoral-fin rays 14-15 (mainly 15) (Ref. 92977). |
| Biology: |
Benthic (Ref. 58302). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 13 August 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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