Dwarf batfish (Ogcocephalus pumilus)

Scientific name: Ogcocephalus pumilus Bradbury, 1980

Dwarf batfish (Ogcocephalus pumilus)

The Dwarf batfish (Ogcocephalus pumilus) is a marine fish of the family Ogcocephalidae. Native range: Western Central Atlantic, Caribbean Sea and off Suriname.

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 4; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 3 - 4; Vertebrae: 19. Pectoral fin membrane thin and translucent, no fleshy pad on ventral surface of rays. A pale gray species generally lacking of any markings, at most, it has light gray spots. Smaller than vespertilio, reaching only about 7 cm SL. Subopercular lateral line scale count usually 6 (5-7)..

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Ogcocephalus pumilus
Family
Ogcocephalidae (Batfishes)
Order
Lophiiformes (Anglerfishes)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
6.1
Depth range
35–348 m (115–1142 ft)
Environment
Marine; demersal; depth range 35 - 348 m
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Western Central Atlantic: Caribbean Sea and off Suriname.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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