| Ogcocephalidae (Batfishes) |
| 31 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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demersal; marine; depth range 9 - 31 m |
| Western Atlantic: restricted to the northern and western Gulf of Mexico. |
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Entire dorsal surface of the body covered with polkadot-like pattern of dark spots. Allometric growth of the rostrum: a relatively long rostrum in small specimens and sometimes a merely knoblike in large ones. Has a wider mouth than cubifrons. Lateral line scale count: subopercular usually 9, cheek series 9. Ventral surface of pectoral fin rays thickened with fleshy pads (Ref. 40824). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 11 August 2011 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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