Phylum Chordata Rank Species | Scientific name Ogcocephalus vespertilio Higher classification Ogcocephalus Order Anglerfish | |
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Similar Ogcocephalus, Ogcocephalidae, Red‑lipped batfish, Ogcocephalus nasutus, Ogcocephalus corniger | ||
The Brazilian batfish or Seadevil, Ogcocephalus vespertilio, is a species of batfish. Its distribution includes the western Atlantic, from the Antilles to Brazil. This species grows to a length of 30.5 centimetres (12.0 in) TL.
It lives on the ocean-floor, covered in sand. The fish are flat, resembling pancakes. It preys on bottom-dwelling invertebrates.
This species can be found in the aquarium trade.
References
Brazilian batfish Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA