Banded Frogfish (species: Halophryne diemensis) in taxonomy (Gaia Guide)
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Halophryne diemensis
Banded Frogfish


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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Actinopterygii
Order Batrachoidiformes
Family Batrachoididae
Genus Halophryne
Species Halophryne diemensis
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Distinguishing features

Distinguishing features still need to be specified.

Size

  • Up to 26 cm (Total Length)

Depth range

  • Depth range data is not yet available.

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Distribution


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Distribution and habitat preferences

Found in coastal reefs and among mangroves, sometimes in crevices or caves. Occurs in estuaries and fairly common in the tidally influenced part of the lower Mekong. Conceals itself in mud or debris and waits for prey to come by (FishBase).

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Danger

  • significant discomfort - Stab wounds from spines can result to severe pain. (Fishbase)