Randall's frogfish
📖 Overview
Inhabit outer reef slopes . Benthic . Oviparous. Eggs are bound in ribbon-like sheath or mass of gelatinous mucus called 'egg raft' or 'veil' .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12 - 13; Anal soft rays: 7. Recognized by three white spots . Bony part of illicium approximately 1/2 length of 2nd dorsal spine; esca bulbous with 8-10 club-shaped tentacles. : short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Randall's frogfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Randall's frogfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous. Eggs are bound in ribbon-like sheath or mass of gelatinous mucus called 'egg raft' or 'veil' .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 8 - 31 m . Tropical; 26°N - 28°S Pacific Ocean: Japan,Taiwan, Philippines, Moluccas, Fiji, Marshall Islands and Easter Island.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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