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Ogcocephalus rostellum Bradbury, 1980 Palefin batfish |
| Family: | Ogcocephalidae (Batfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 19 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 28 - 228 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Atlantic: North Carolina to Florida Keys in the USA; also in Jamaica. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Rostrum resembling the shelflike condition seen in notatus; for 4 cm SL or less, a short median horn is developed on the rostrum. It has narrower mouth and lower number of scales in the cheek lateral line series, usually 8 and in the premaxillary series 3. Pectoral fin ray usually 13. Has a flatter disk with less elevated cranium compared to parvus (Ref. 40824). | |||
| Biology: | ||||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 September 2014 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||