Family: |
Ogcocephalidae (Batfishes) |
Max. size: |
14 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range - 220 m |
Distribution: |
Widespread in the Indo-west Pacific Ocean from off South Africa, Vietnam, Malaysia, the Philippines, Indonesia, New Caledonia, north Australia, Taiwan, China and Japan. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
A benthic species found on the continental slope (Ref. 75154). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 13 August 2019 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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