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🌊 Marine Least Concern ⚠️ Venomous ⚡ Poisonous to eat 🌡️ Tropical

Tailjet frogfish

Abantennarius analis Schultz, 1957
Max Length
7.8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
4
Depth
2–21 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Tailjet frogfish (Abantennarius analis) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 7.8 cm. It occurs at depths between 2 and 21 metres. With a trophic level of 4, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Venomous.

Scientific Name
Abantennarius analis
Authority
Schultz, 1957
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
7.8 cm
Depth Range
2–21 m
Latitude
15°S – 22°N
Trophic Level
4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Abantennarius
Abantennarius
Species
Tailjet frogfish
Abantennarius analis

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 7. Gill openings located far back near the anal fin origin . : short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Tailjet frogfish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Tailjet frogfish is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous

Oviparous.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated; depth range 2 - 21 m . Tropical; 22°N - 15°S

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
4±0.7

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.02692 × L2.96 (TL)
Max TL
7.8cm
Dorsal Spines
3
Dorsal Rays
12
Anal Rays
7

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2021

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
4
Apex / Top predator
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
Climate Zone
Tropical
Latitude Range
22°N – 15°S
Described By
Schultz, 1957

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