Dwarf batfish
📖 Overview
Dwarf batfish (Ogcocephalus pumilus), first described by Bradbury, 1980 is a small fish in the family Ogcocephalidae (order Lophiiformes). Adults typically reach 6.10 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 35 to 348 metres. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
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) ..: short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Dwarf batfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 35 - 348 m . Tropical Central Atlantic: Caribbean Sea and off Suriname.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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