Roughbar frogfish
📖 Overview
Adults inhabit rocky areas, including the intertidal zone. Found on sandy and muddy bottoms . Young individuals feed heavily on crustaceans but as they grow bigger, they consume more and more fish, sometimes catching and eating fishes their own size .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12 - 14; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 8 - 9; Vertebrae: 19. Branchiostegal rays: 6 .: short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Roughbar frogfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 300 m , usually 0 - 95 m . Subtropical; 34°N - 15°S
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antennarius avalonis | Jordan & Starks | 1907 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 18 records indexed .
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