Batrachomoeus dubius (White, 1790)
Eastern frogfish
Batrachomoeus dubius
photo by Schulz, S.

Family:  Batrachoididae (Toadfishes), subfamily: Halophryninae
Max. size:  35 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; brackish; marine
Distribution:  Southwest Pacific: Endemic to Australia.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits the continental shelf. Also found in inshore waters (Ref. 7300).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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