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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Temperate

Pinkhead frogfish

Batrachomoeus rubricephalus Hutchins, 1976
Max Length
31 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
38.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Pinkhead frogfish (Batrachomoeus rubricephalus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Batrachoididae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 31 cm. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Batrachomoeus rubricephalus
Authority
Hutchins, 1976
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Temperate
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
31 cm
Trophic Level
3.5
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
38.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Pinkhead frogfish is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Pinkhead frogfish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous 📦 Batch Spawner
Spawning Season
spring-summer
Spawn Location
Pelagic
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal. Temperate; 27°S - 32°S Endemic to Australia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.5±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
31cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2023

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
38.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Hutchins, 1976

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