Western frogfish
📖 Overview
Western frogfish (Batrachomoeus occidentalis), first described by Hutchins, 1976 is a medium-sized fish in the family Batrachoididae (order Batrachoidiformes). Adults typically reach 20.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Temperate waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Western frogfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Western frogfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal. Temperate; 20°S - 33°S West Pacific: Endemic to northwestern Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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