| Histiophrynidae (Starfingered frogfishes) |
| 14.7 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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reef-associated; marine; depth range 2 - 52 m, non-migratory |
| Indo-West Pacific: Singapore and Philippines to the western and northern coasts of Australia. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 3-3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-13; Anal soft rays: 6-8. Description: Characterized by mottled green, brown or reddish brown color; membrane between each pair of caudal fin rays with row of 2-4 dark-edged, large white spots; unbranched pelvic rays; illicium slightly greater than length of second dorsal spine, 13.4-24.8 % SL; smooth illicium without dermal spinules; relatively large esca, cluster of slender filaments; close-set, bifurcate spinules covering skin; no caudal peduncle (Ref. 90102). |
| A benthic species (Ref. 75154) which occurs in inshore waters near reefs (Ref. 7300, 75154). Oviparous (Ref. 205). Egg clusters are attached to the side of the body of the male parent, either as brooding strategy or as aid in luring other fish for food (Ref. 6773). Solitary, usually under wharf pilings or among debris (Ref 90102). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 09 February 2022 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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