Senegalese frogfish
📖 Overview
Senegalese frogfish (Fowlerichthys senegalensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Antennariidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 28.5 cm. It occurs at depths between 10 and 80 metres. With a trophic level of 4.2, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11 - 14; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 6 - 10. Diagnosis: body short and globose; mouth large with many small, villiform teeth; skin rough, covered with bifurcate dermal spinules; pectoral-fin lobes attached to sides of body; illicium at most as long as second dorsal-fin spine; large, conspicuous ocellus below dorsal fin on either side of body . : short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Senegalese frogfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Senegalese frogfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; brackish; demersal; depth range 10 - 80 m . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Senegalese Frogfish |
| 🌍CES | rozedranec senegalský |
| 🇫🇮Finnish | senegalinantennikrotti |
| 🇫🇷French | Antennaire du Sénégal |
| 🇮🇹Italian | Antennario del Senegal · Pesce rana del Senegal |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Peixe-sapo-do-Senegal |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Ranisapo senegalés |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antennarius senegalensis | Cadenat | 1959 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 447 records indexed .
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