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Marble-mouthed frogfish

Lophiocharon lithinostomus Jordan & Richardson, 1908
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Max Length
9.1 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.7
Depth
1–10 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Marble-mouthed frogfish (Lophiocharon lithinostomus) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 9.1 cm. It occurs at depths between 1 and 10 metres. With a trophic level of 3.7, it is a mid-level predator.

Scientific Name
Lophiocharon lithinostomus
Authority
Jordan & Richardson, 1908
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
Max Length
9.1 cm
Depth Range
1–10 m
Trophic Level
3.7
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Migration
Non-migratory
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Lophiocharon
Lophiocharon
Species
Marble-mouthed frogfish
Lophiocharon lithinostomus

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12 - 13; Anal soft rays: 6 - 8. : short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Marble-mouthed frogfish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous

Oviparous.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; non-migratory; depth range 1 - 10 m . Tropical Central Pacific: Sulu Sea of Indonesia and Philippines.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Migration
Non-migratory
Trophic Level
3.7±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01995 × L3.01 (TL)
Max TL
9.1cm
Dorsal Spines
3
Dorsal Rays
13
Anal Rays
7

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.7
Predator
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Jordan & Richardson, 1908

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