Ogcocephalus rostellum Bradbury, 1980
Palefin batfish
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 Family:  Ogcocephalidae (Batfishes)
 Max. size:  19 cm TL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  demersal; 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:   (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
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 Entered by: Torres, Armi G. - 06.08.94
 Modified by: Torres, Armi G. - 25.01.02
 Checked by: Torres, Armi G. - 08.08.94

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