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Phyllophryne scortea (McCulloch & Waite, 1918) Whitespotted anglerfish |
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photo by
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| Family: | Histiophrynidae (Starfingered frogfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 10 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range - 25 m | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-Pacific: Endemic to Australia. | |||
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| Biology: | A benthic (Ref. 75154) and temperate species (Ref. 7300) found inshore on reefs (Ref. 7300, 75154). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||