Longnose Batfish
Ogcocephalus corniger
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| Care Level | Expert |
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| Temperament | Peaceful |
| Reef Safe | With Caution |
| Functional Benefit | Ornamental Only |
| Diet Type | Carnivore |
| Mininum Tank Size | 120 gallons |
| Max Size | 10 inches |
| Temperature | 72–78°F |
| pH Range | 8.1–8.4 |
| Specific Gravity | 1.022–1.025 |
The Longnose Batfish (Ogcocephalus corniger) is a bottom-walking anglerfish relative with a flattened, triangular body, a long pointed snout, and vivid orange-red lips with pale spotting across the body. In the wild it’s a sandy-bottom ambush predator that “walks” on paired fins and uses a small lure structure to draw prey close.
What You’ll Observe:
- Short “walks” across the sand punctuated by long periods of stillness
- A sit-and-wait hunting style, often facing into open sand like a perch point
- Sudden, quick strikes when food passes close
- Regular use of the bottom zone, with occasional repositioning along rock edges
To succeed, provide an established marine aquarium with open sand areas and calm, predictable flow near the bottom. Start feedings with appropriately sized live foods when needed, then introduce meaty frozen options via feeding tongs placed close to the fish. Subdued lighting in its resting zone helps it settle and feed consistently.
Why does it sit still for so long?
This is normal ambush-predator behavior; it often waits motionless and then makes short, deliberate moves when it’s ready to hunt.
What is the “lure” on the snout and should it move?
Batfishes have an anglerfish-style lure structure that can be used to attract prey; seeing subtle movement there is normal.
Does it really “walk,” and is that a problem?
Yes’this family relies on fin-assisted walking more than swimming, so most of its time will be spent on the substrate rather than in open water.
Will it bother my cleanup crew?
Many keepers treat small shrimp and similar invertebrates as food-sized items for walking batfish, so plan livestock choices around what you’re comfortable potentially losing.
How can I tell it’s eating if I don’t see a strike?
Offer one item at a time near the fish and watch for a quick inhale; over time, consistent weight and regular interest at feeding moments are good signs.
Each fish is checked for strong appetite and activity before we approve it for your tank.
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