Image of batfishes

Description:

Description: Common monkfish. Usually around 200 mm in total length. Has walking anal fins. Ocgocephalidae, probable genus either Dibranchus or Halieutichthys. The fundamental shape is that of Dibranchus, but I cannot see the details necessary in this low-res image. The close resemblance to Dibranchus would suggest this is the correct genus, if so the species found commonly in the Gulf of Guinea from 45-1300 m depth is Dibranchus atlanticus. One other species Dibranchus tremendous is found in the region but typically deeper than this survey (750-2300 m). The details necessary to resolve the species are not visible in the photograph.
Item Type: Image
Title: Monkfish
Copyright: SERPENT project
Species: Dibranchus sp.
Behaviour: Swimming above seabed.
Site: Atlantic -- South Atlantic -- Nigeria -- Usan field
Atlantic -- Central Atlantic -- Nigeria -- Usan field
Site Description: Seafloor
Depth (m): 750m
Latitude: 3 deg 29' 00" N
Longitude: 7 deg 28' 00" E
Countries: West Africa -- Nigeria
Habitat: Benthic
Rig: Bourbon Diamond
Project Partners: Total EandP Nigeria, Bourbon, Oceaneering
ROV: Millennium 73
Deposited By: Mr Rob Curry
Deposited On: 08 December 2009