Family: |
Rhycheridae (Balrog frogfishes) |
Max. size: |
23 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 60 m |
Distribution: |
Southwest Pacific: endemic to Australia. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
A temperate species found inshore on reefs (Ref. 7300) to at least a depth of 45 m (Ref. 9563). Minimum depth reported taken from Ref. 57178. |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 06 September 2021 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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