Red-lipped Batfish

Fish > Batfishes

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Red-lipped BatfishScientific Name: Ogcocephalus darwiniCategory: FishSubcategory: BatfishesSize: Total length: 7.0–10.0 in (18–25 cm)Weight: 12–28 oz (340–800 g)Lifespan: 5–10 years in benthic marine ecosystemsDiet: Benthic carnivore (small...

Sargassum Fish

Fish > Anglerfishes

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Sargassum FishScientific Name: Histrio histrioCategory: FishSubcategory: AnglerfishesSize: Total length: 4.0–7.5 in (10–19 cm)Weight: 2.0–6.5 oz (60–185 g)Lifespan: 1–3 years in floating pelagic seaweed ecosystemsDiet: Carnivore (small shrimp,...

Coffinfish

Fish > Chaunacidae & Coffinfishes

AT A GLANCECommon Name: CoffinfishScientific Name: Chaunax endeavouriCategory: FishSubcategory: Chaunacidae & CoffinfishesSize: Standard length: 6–9 in (15–22 cm); Maximum reach: 11 in (28 cm)Weight: 8–18 oz (220–500 g)Lifespan: Estimated 6–12 years in deep...

Red Handfish

Fish > Handfishes

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Red HandfishScientific Name: Thymichthys politusCategory: FishSubcategory: HandfishesSize: Total length: 2.4–3.5 in (6.0–9.0 cm); rarely exceeds 4 inchesWeight: 0.5–1.5 oz (15–40 g)Lifespan: Estimated at 5–10 years in the wildDiet: Carnivore /...