Distinguishing Characteristics |
Body depressed, triangular shaped anteriorly, thick and fleshy behind pectoral fins; color brownish dorsally, white ventrally; body rough with many raised tubercles (bumps) on dorsal side; no spots on body; eyes lateral; rostrum (nose) short, pointing downward; pectoral fins long and jut out nearly at right angles to body, no fleshy pads on tips; eyes lateral. |
Similar Species |
The spotted batfish has multiple spots on body and has fleshy pads under the tips of the pectoral fins. Other batfish have round bodies. |
Habitat |
Gulf |
Maximum Size |
15 cm (6 in) |
Fin Element Counts |
D. 4; A. 4 (explain) |
Other Common Names |
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Previous Scientific Names |
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Comments |
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State size/bag limits |
None; Check for state record. |