A batfish (family Ogcocephalidae), a bottom-dwelling fish that walks along the seafloor using its fins.[📹 animalkingdomike]

Schmidt Ocean Institute on Instagram: "One fish, two fish, deep-sea batfish! Ogcocephalidae is a family of anglerfish. According to @inaturalistorg they use their fins to walk along the seafloor, and their irregular shape makes them awkward swimmers. They attract dinner with a chemical lure that lasts for approximately two minutes and draws crustaceans and small fish right to them. These benthic buddies were spotted during the #SalasyGomezRidge expedition along the northern flank of Motu Motiro

Inside Science on Instagram: "Meet the red-lipped batfish (Ogcocephalus darwini) — a bizarre and captivating resident of the Galápagos seafloor. With its bright crimson lips, this fish looks like it’s wearing lipstick — a trait scientists believe may help it attract mates or recognize its own species. But beauty isn’t its only oddity. Unlike most fish, the batfish is a terrible swimmer. #OceanLife #DeepSeaCreatures #Evolution #WildlifeScience #MarineEcology #StrangeAnimals #inside_science_#"

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