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Batrachomoeus occidentalis Hutchins, 1976 Western frogfish |
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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. | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits offshore trawling grounds. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 11 July 2023 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||