Ogcocephalus parvus

Various fishes

Roughback batfish
Rauhe-Rückseite Hiebfish
Ruwe-rug knuppelvis
Chauve-souris trois cornes
Murciélago lomo áspero

Distribution

The tropical Atlantic

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

The species is generally observed in a sandy/silty area.
The species is generally motionless in its environment
The species is generally found on or close to the seafloor.
The species can be found between 30 and 130 Meters.
Rare species.
Hides in the sand.

General behaviour of the species

Species generally solitary
Hides in the sand.
The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size : 10 cm
The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
Diet : Fishes -
The animal changes colour like a chameleon

Relationship with humans

The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest