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Polka-dot batfish (Ogcocephalus radiatus) fish species and information / pictures of Polka-dot batfish - Ogcocephalus radiatus
Polka-dot batfish (Ogcocephalus radiatus) fish species information
Scientific Name
Ogcocephalus radiatus
Common Name
Polka-dot batfish
Biology
Occurs from water's edge to 70 m depth
Classification
Classified By
Mitchill, 1818
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Anglerfishes (Lophiiformes)
Family
Batfishes (Ogcocephalidae)
Distribution
Region
Western Atlantic
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).
Range
Unknown
Environment
Climate
Subtropical
Water Temperature From
Unknown
°C
Water Temperature To
Unknown
°C
Depth From - meters
Unknown
m
Depth To - meters
70
m
Zone
demersal
Environment
Marine; demersal; depth range ? - 70 m
Trophic Level
3.45 s.e. 0.55 Based on size and trophs of closest relatives
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
True
Occurs in Brackish water
False
Occurs in Fresh Water
False
Occurs on Reefs
False
Is kept in Aquariums
False
Physical Size and Genetics
Maximum Length
38.0
cm
Common Length
Unknown
cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.5001 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)
Human Uses and Population
Human Uses
Unknown
Vulnerability
High vulnerability (58 of 100)
Resilience
Low, minimum population doubling time 4.5 - 14 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)
Threat To Humans
Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
Not Evaluated