Ogcocephalus radiatus (Mitchill, 1818)
Polka-dot batfish
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).
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Occurs from water's edge to 70 m depth.
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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