Red-lipped Batfish

Red-lipped Batfish | Galapagos Wildlife

Interesting facts

  • It features highly noticeable red lips.
  • Native to the Galápagos but sometimes spotted along Peruvian coasts.
  • Poor swimmers, they rely on camouflage and their lure to capture prey.
  • Their specialized pectoral fins enable them to "walk" across the rough seabed.

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