Banded frogfish
📖 Overview
Found in coastal reefs and among mangroves, sometimes in crevices or caves . Occurs in estuaries and fairly common in the tidally influenced part of the lower Mekong . Conceals itself in mud or debris and waits for prey to come by . Feeds on crabs, prawns, mollusks, echinoderms, and fishes. Stab wounds from spines can result to severe pain. Rarely trawled. Marketed fresh in the Mekong delta .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 19 - 21; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 16 - 18; Vertebrae: 27 - 28. : elongated; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Banded frogfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; brackish; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 20 m . Tropical West Pacific: Indo-Australian Archipelago.
🌿 Ecology
crabs, prawns, mollusks, echinoderms, and fishes
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batrachoides diemensis | Lesueur | 1824 | Synonym |
| Haplophryne diemensis | Lesueur | 1824 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 9 records indexed .
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