| Ogcocephalidae (Batfishes) |
| 38 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 70 m |
| Western Central Atlantic: North Carolina (USA), Bahamas and northwest Florida to Campeche Bank (Yucatan). |
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Bright pattern of dark spots on the pale pectoral fins. Small mouth. Wide interorbital distance and a thick, massive head on which, in large specimens rests a small, knoblike rostrum, because the rostrum is characterized by ontogenetic allometry: very long in juveniles, very short in adults. Lateral line scale count: subopercular 7-8; cheek series usually 8 (Ref. 40824). |
| A rare species found on sandy, muddy, or rocky bottoms. |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 September 2014 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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