Ogcocephalus Vespertilio
(Linnaeus, 1758)
| Known As | : | Seadevil |
| Genus | : | Ogcocephalus |
| Species | : | Vespertilio |
| Classifications | : | Actinopterygii | Lophiiformes | Ogcocephalidae |
Common Names:
長吻蝙蝠魚, 长吻蝙蝠鱼, нетопырь длиннорылый, , Batfish, Cachimbo, Guacari, Guacu-cuia, Guacucuia, Langnasen-Fledermausfisch, Langsnudet ranglefisk, Oncocéfalo, Peixe-cachimbo, Peixe-morcego, Pez diablo narizón, , Pirá-andirá
長吻蝙蝠魚, 长吻蝙蝠鱼, нетопырь длиннорылый, , Batfish, Cachimbo, Guacari, Guacu-cuia, Guacucuia, Langnasen-Fledermausfisch, Langsnudet ranglefisk, Oncocéfalo, Peixe-cachimbo, Peixe-morcego, Pez diablo narizón, , Pirá-andirá
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Information :
| Main reference | : | Claro, R. 1994. (Ref. 26340) |
| Size / Weight / Age | : | Max length : 30.5 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 26340) |
| Environment | : | Reef-associated; marine |
| Climate / Range | : | Tropical |
| Distribution | : | Western Atlantic: Antilles to Brazil. |
| Short description | : | Extremely long rostrum. Dark spots separated by pale lines that usually form a reticulum occurring in patches on the face and sides of the tail and in the pectoral axillae. Lateral line organs in the cheek series 3. |
| Biology | : | |
| IUCN Red List Status | : | Not Evaluated |
| Human uses | : | Aquarium: commercial |
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