Ogcocephalus nasutus, the shortnose batfish, is a species of ray-finned fish belonging to the family Ogcocephalidae, the deep sea batfishes. This species is found in the western Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Shortnose Batfish being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Ogcocephalus cubifrons
- Lophius piscatorius
- Synanceia horrida — considered venomous
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Lophiiformes
- Family
- Ogcocephalidae
- Genus
- Ogcocephalus
- Species
- Ogcocephalus nasutus
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