Spiny-tufted frogfish
📖 Overview
Lives at moderate depths in sponge zones ; occurs in seaward reef flats. Minimum depth reported taken from Ref. 57178. Coral and Rocky reefs in 0-130 m, more common between 30-40 m (Ref 90102).
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11 - 12; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 7 - 8. Bony part of illicium< 1.8 length of soft dorsal fin base; esca a small bulbous knot of filaments. Has a second dorsal spine not connected to the body by a web of skin and bearing numerous tiny tufts and a filamentous tip. : short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Spiny-tufted frogfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Spiny-tufted frogfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 130 m , usually 30 - 40 m . Tropical; 30°N - 32°S, 117°E - 169°W
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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