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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Indian frogfish

Antennarius indicus Schultz, 1964
Max Length
23 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
4.3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Indian frogfish (Antennarius indicus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Antennariidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 23 cm. With a trophic level of 4.3, it is an apex predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Antennarius indicus
Authority
Schultz, 1964
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
23 cm
Trophic Level
4.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Indian frogfish is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Indian frogfish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Indian frogfish is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous

Oviparous.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated. Tropical East Africa, Gulf of Aden, and Seychelles to southeast India and Sri Lanka, north to the Gulf of Oman.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
4.3±0.7

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.02692 × L2.96 (TL)
Max TL
23cm

🌡️ 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
12.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
4.3
Apex / Top predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Schultz, 1964

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