| Ogcocephalidae (Batfishes) |
| 20.3 cm SL (male/unsexed); 21.5 cm SL (female) |
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reef-associated; marine; depth range 3 - 120 m |
| Southeast Pacific: Galapagos Islands south to Peru. |
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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. |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 13 September 2022 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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