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Family Ogocephalidae

Batfishes

Benthic carnivores with depressed, wedge-shaped bodies and elbowed pectoral fins used to walk along the bottom at night in search of prey.  Rarely seen by divers since they remain buried during the day and prefer barren areas and/or deep water.

 

WESTERN ATLANTIC

Ogocephalus cubifrons

POLKA-DOT BATFISH