Ogcocephalus cubifrons (Richardson, 1836) |
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photo by
Marotta, D. |
Family: | Ogcocephalidae (Batfishes) | |||
Max. size: | 38 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 70 m | |||
Distribution: | Western Central Atlantic: North Carolina (USA), Bahamas and northwest Florida to Campeche Bank (Yucatan). | |||
Diagnosis: | Bright pattern of dark spots on the pale pectoral fins. Small mouth. Wide interorbital distance and a thick, massive head on which, in large specimens rests a small, knoblike rostrum, because the rostrum is characterized by ontogenetic allometry: very long in juveniles, very short in adults. Lateral line scale count: subopercular 7-8; cheek series usually 8 (Ref. 40824). | |||
Biology: | A rare species found on sandy, muddy, or rocky bottoms. | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 September 2014 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |