The eastern frogfish (Batrachomoeus dubius) is a bottom-dwelling fish endemic to coastal eastern Australia, from Fraser Island, Queensland to Kiama, New South Wales.[2] It is an ambush predator with a large expandable stomach, capable of swallowing crustaceans, molluscs and other fishes whole.[2]
| Batrachomoeus dubius | |
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| 'Eastern Frogfish' Batrachomoeus dubius at North Solitary Island, New South Wales | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Batrachoidiformes |
| Family: | Batrachoididae |
| Genus: | Batrachomoeus |
| Species: | B. dubius |
| Binomial name | |
| Batrachomoeus dubius (White, 1790) | |
| Synonyms | |
Habitat
editMorphology
editThe eastern frogfish has a flattened head with a wide mouth surrounded by a distinct fleshy 'beard'.[4] Its colour varies from mottled brown to pale grey or bluish-grey, with two broad bands and scattered splotches along the body.[2] Juveniles are paler with broad bands. They reach a maximum length of 35 cm.
References
edit- ↑ Collette, B.B. (2024). "Batrachomoeus dubius". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2024 e.T87517955A87542193. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2024-1.RLTS.T87517955A87542193.en. Retrieved 5 March 2025.
- 1 2 3 Bray, Dianne. "Eastern Frogfish, Batrachomoeus dubius". Fishes of Australia. Archived from the original on 14 September 2014. Retrieved 14 September 2014.
- ↑ "Batrachomoeus dubius (White, 1790) Eastern frogfish". Fishbase. Retrieved 14 September 2014.
- ↑ McGrouther, Mark. "Eastern Frogfish, Batrachomoeus dubius (White, 1790)". Australian Museum. Retrieved 14 September 2014.
External links
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