| Antennariidae (Frogfishes) |
| 8 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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reef-associated; marine; depth range 8 - 31 m |
| Pacific Ocean: Japan,Taiwan, Philippines, Moluccas, Fiji, Marshall Islands and Easter Island. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 3-3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-13; Anal soft rays: 7-7. Recognized by three white spots (Ref. 48635). Bony part of illicium approximately 1/2 length of 2nd dorsal spine; esca bulbous with 8-10 club-shaped tentacles.
Description: Characterized by red or pink color to mottled beige or brown to nearly black with scattered white spots; unbranched pelvic fin rays; curved second dorsal spine, broadly connected by membranous skin to third spine; third dorsal spine posteriorly curved, connected to dorsal fin by membranous skin; presence of caudal peduncle (Ref. 90102). |
| Inhabit outer reef slopes (Ref. 1602). Benthic (Ref. 58302). Oviparous. Eggs are bound in ribbon-like sheath or mass of gelatinous mucus called 'egg raft' or 'veil' (Ref. 6773). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 06 September 2021 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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Museum: Caceres Reef near Huisan Point, east coast of Cebu I., UW 20886. |
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