The Brazilian batfish or Seadevil, Ogcocephalus vespertilio underwater ilhabela, Sao Paulo, Brazil


The Brazilian batfish or Seadevil, Ogcocephalus vespertilio, is a species of batfish. Its distribution includes the western Atlantic, from the Antilles to Brazil.[1] This species grows to a length of centimetres ( in) TL. It lives on the ocean-floor, covered in sand. The fish are flat, resembling pancakes. It preys on bottom-dwelling invertebrates. This species can be found in the aquarium trade.


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Location: Ilhabela, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Photo credit: © Leo Francini / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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