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Ogcocephalus radiatus (Mitchill, 1818) Polka-dot batfish |
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photo by
Cox, C.D. |
| Family: | Ogcocephalidae (Batfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 38 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range - 70 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Atlantic: southeastern Florida, USA and northeastern Gulf of Mexico to Campeche, Mexico. The name Ogcocephalus cubifrons has been misapplied to this species (Ref. 3814). | |||
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| Biology: | Occurs from water's edge to 70 m depth. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||