Batrachomoeus occidentalis Hutchins, 1976
Western frogfish
Batrachomoeus occidentalis
photo by CSIRO

Family:  Batrachoididae (Toadfishes), subfamily: Halophryninae
Max. size:  20 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Indo-West Pacific: Endemic to northwestern Australia.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits offshore trawling grounds.
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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