The Soft seabat (Coelophrys mollis) is a saltwater fish of the family Ogcocephalidae that grows up to 4 cm.
Description
The soft seabat is a deepwater batfish (Ogcocephalidae) from the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 4 cm and has an inflated, almost spherical, soft body and short, leg-like pectoral fins on which it 'walks' over the deep bottom. Beneath a snout protrusion it carries a small lure. As a bottom-dweller of the continental slope it lures and snaps small invertebrates. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Soft seabat?
The Soft seabat has a flattened, disc-shaped body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Soft seabat live?
The Soft seabat lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Soft seabat get?
The Soft seabat grows to a maximum of about 4 cm.
Is the Soft seabat dangerous to humans?
No, the Soft seabat is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Coelophrys
More from the family Ogcocephalidae
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