Red-Lipped Batfish
(Ogcocephalus darwini)
HABITAT: Around the Pacific waters of the Galapagos Islands
DID YOU KNOW?
– It is also known as the Galapagos batfish.
– It typically lives in sandy areas deep in the sea, usually at depths of over 30.5 metres (100 feet).
– It is a poor swimmer, and prefers to use its fins to “walk” along the ocean floor.
– Its body is shaped like a disk.
– To attract its prey, it “goes fishing” by using an esca, an extension from the top of its head, to lure its food.
– It is small in size, growing up to 40 centimetres (16 inches) in length.
– Its red lips may be used as a way for other species to recognize it during the breeding process.