Shortnose batfish (Ogcocephalus nasutus)

Scientific name: Ogcocephalus nasutus Cuvier, 1829

Shortnose batfish (Ogcocephalus nasutus)

The Shortnose batfish (Ogcocephalus nasutus) is a marine fish of the family Ogcocephalidae. Native range: Western Atlantic, southeastern Florida, Bahamas and northern Gulf of Mexico to northern Brazil. Antilles, western Caribbean.

Biology

Dorsal spines: 0; Dorsal soft rays: 4; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 4. Head and body with conical tubercles. Pectoral membrane black distally, ventral surface of tip of rays become fleshy pad.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Ogcocephalus nasutus
Family
Ogcocephalidae (Batfishes)
Order
Lophiiformes (Anglerfishes)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
38.0
Depth range
0–305 m (0–1001 ft)
Environment
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 305 m
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Western Atlantic: southeastern Florida, Bahamas and northern Gulf of Mexico to northern Brazil. Antilles, western Caribbean.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Aquarium: commercial
Resilience
Low, minimum population doubling time 4.5 - 14 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

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Sources

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

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