Spotted batfish (Ogcocephalus pantostictus)

Scientific name: Ogcocephalus pantostictus Bradbury, 1980

Spotted batfish (Ogcocephalus pantostictus)
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The Spotted batfish (Ogcocephalus pantostictus) is a marine fish of the family Ogcocephalidae. Native range: Western Atlantic, restricted to the northern and western Gulf of Mexico.

Biology

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.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Ogcocephalus pantostictus
Family
Ogcocephalidae (Batfishes)
Order
Lophiiformes (Anglerfishes)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
31.0
Depth range
9–31 m (30–102 ft)
Environment
Marine; demersal; depth range 9 - 31 m
Climate
Subtropical
Distribution
Western Atlantic: restricted to the northern and western Gulf of Mexico.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Resilience
Low, minimum population doubling time 4.5 - 14 years (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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