Shortnose Batfish
Ogcocephalus nasutus
Very uncommon to rare. The Shortnose Batfish has a long pointed nose (but not a 'real 'nose') projecting from between his eyes. . Tail has two dark and one light broad bands on its tail. Colors and mottling can vary from reds and browns to whites and creams. The older the fish, the shorted the nose seems to be. This fish could be considered a living evolutionary, transitional species. His ventral fins have evolved to be used almost like front leg.
Definitely a longnose walking batfish. Not sure of the scientific name. Ogcocephalus spp.
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Posted by Barb CritesThere are four Atlantic batfish species.
Posted by Barb CritesShortnose Batfish Ogcocephalus nasutus Very uncommon to rare. The Shortnose Batfish has a long pointed nose (but not a 'real 'nose') projecting from between his eyes. . Tail has two dark and one light broad bands on its tail. Colors and mottling can vary from reds and browns to whites and creams. The older the fish, the shorted the nose seems to be. This fish could be considered a living evolutionary, transitional species. His ventral fins have evolved to be used almost like front leg.
Posted by @MimiYou're welcome! Awesome species!
Posted by @TimharasThank you. Was seen at Blue Herron Bridge last Wed night.
Posted by @MimiDefinitely a longnose walking batfish. Not sure of the scientific name. Ogcocephalus spp.