Ogcocephalus darwini Hubbs, 1958

Galápagos batfish

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Lophiiformes \| Ogcocephalidae
Synonyms	... more
Common names	Mirage, Pez murciélago, Pez murciélago labio rojo, ... more

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Main reference

Bradbury, M.G. 1980. (Ref. 40824)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 20.3 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 5590)

Environment

Reef-associated; marine; depth range 3 - 76 m (Ref. 5227)

Climate / Range

Tropical

Southeast Pacific: Galapagos Islands south to Peru.
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Short description

Vertebrae: 19 - 20. Squamation shagreenlike and relatively smooth; bucklers obscured by a covering of fine spinules. Has a shorter disk margin compared to porrectus but higher modal pectoral fin ray count, 15. Lateral line scale count: subopercular 4-9; cheek usually 8 (6-9). Vertebrae usually 19 (Ref. 40824).

Found on sandy bottoms and believed to be predatory, feeding on small invertebrates. Common below 10 m and seem to be incautious, unlike other batfishes which are limited in their range due to many predators.


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

Human uses
Fisheries: of no interest


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Moderate vulnerability (44 of 100)	Not marketed/unknown

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Modified by Capuli, Estelita Emily

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