Pancake Batfish
NamePancake Batfish
Scientific NameHalieutichthys aculeatus
Common NamesPancake Batfish, Spotted Batfish, Shortnose Batfish
FamilyOgcocephalidae
OriginWestern Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean Sea
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)120
Max Size (Inches)4
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)68-75
pH Range8.1-8.4
Description
The Pancake Batfish is a unique marine fish characterized by its extremely flattened, disc-shaped body and rough, warty skin. It is a benthic ambush predator, using its modified pectoral fins to 'walk' along the seafloor, camouflaging itself in sandy or muddy substrates. This highly specialized species is rarely seen in the aquarium trade due to its specific deep-water habitat requirements.
