| Histiophrynidae (Starfingered frogfishes) |
| 9.1 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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demersal; marine; depth range 1 - 10 m, non-migratory |
| Western Central Pacific: Sulu Sea of Indonesia and Philippines. |
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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). |
| Inhabits coastal reefs in 1-10 m, resembles algal-covered rock (Ref 90102). |
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Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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Sulu Sea, Panay island, Cuyo Island. |
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