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Lophiocharon lithinostomus (Jordan & Richardson, 1908) Marble-mouthed frogfish |
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photo by
Swann, R. |
| Family: | Histiophrynidae (Starfingered frogfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 9.1 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 1 - 10 m, non-migratory | |||
| Distribution: | Western Central Pacific: Sulu Sea of Indonesia and Philippines. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 3-3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-13; Anal soft rays: 6-8. Description: Characterized by mottled green color; membrane between each pair of caudal fin rays with row of 2-4 dark-edged, large white spots; unbranched pelvic rays; illicium almost twice as long as second dorsal spines, 21.6-36.4 % SL; with dermal spinules covering illicium; greatly reduced esca; close-set, bifurcate dermal spinules covering skin; no caudal peduncle (Ref. 90102). | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits coastal reefs in 1-10 m, resembles algal-covered rock (Ref 90102). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||