Eastern Frogfish (species: Batrachomoeus dubius) in Sydney Marine Life (Gaia Guide)
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Batrachomoeus dubius
Eastern Frogfish


©Richard Ling: Eastern Frogfish (Batrachomoeus dubius)

©Richard Ling: Eastern Frogfish (Batrachomoeus dubius)

©John Turnbull

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Actinopterygii
Order Batrachoidiformes
Family Batrachoididae
Genus Batrachomoeus
Species Batrachomoeus dubius

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Distinguishing features

Distinguishing features still need to be specified.

Size

  • Up to 35 cm (Total Length)

Depth range

  • Depth range data is not yet available.

Synonyms

Distribution


©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution

Distribution and habitat preferences

Inhabits the continental shelf. Also found in inshore waters (FishBase).

Behaviour

It tucks itself into ledges waiting for prey to swim by. Its large mouth and expandable stomach mean it can eat relatively large fish. The name "frogfish" might be related to the croaking sound it sometimes makes when caught, as well as the frog-like appearance. (John Turnbull)

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