Batfishes
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| Scientific name | Ogcocephalidae |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Order | Anglerfish |
| Rank | Family |
| Higher classification | Anglerfish |
| Family | D. S. Jordan |
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| ID | 2942899 |
About Batfishes
Ogcocephalidae is a family of anglerfish specifically adapted for a benthic lifestyle of crawling about on the seafloor. Ogcocephalid anglerfish are sometimes referred to as batfishes, deep-sea batfishes, handfishes, and seabats. They are found in tropical and subtropical oceans worldwide.