Three-spined frogfish
📖 Overview
Inhabits reefs, mangrove estuaries, and offshore trawling grounds . Found over muddy bottoms in shallow estuaries and along coasts. Marketed fresh .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 21 - 23; Anal soft rays: 17 - 20; Vertebrae: 28 - 29. : elongated; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Three-spined frogfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Three-spined frogfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Three-spined frogfish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; brackish; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 36 m . Tropical; 22°S - West Pacific: northwestern Australia, the Arafura Sea (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Three-spined frogfish is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Detailed nutritional data for Three-spined frogfish is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Three-spined frogfish has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batrachomoeus broadbenti | Ogilby | 1908 | Synonym |
| Batrachus trispinosus | Günther | 1861 | Synonym |
| Halophryne trispinosus | Günther | 1861 | Synonym |
| Pseudobatrachus eugeneius | Fowler | 1937 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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