Dibranchus [Dibranchus]

Description

Dibranchus, another genus within the Ogcocephalidae family, consists of species that are also adapted to a demersal (bottom-dwelling) existence. Like other batfishes, Dibranchus species have a flattened body shape and pectoral fins modified for 'walking' on the seabed. They are characterized by their globular to disc-shaped bodies, which are often covered in skin appendages that aid in camouflage amongst the ocean floor's detritus and structures.

Species
Atlantic Batfish [Dibranchus atlanticus]
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Pacific Batfish [Dibranchus hystrix]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Chordates
Chordata
Class Fish
Actinopterygii
Order Anglerfishes
Lophiiformes
Family Batfishes
Ogcocephalidae
Statistics
  • Species 2