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The '''eastern frogfish''' (''Batrachomoeus dubius'') is a bottom-dwelling fish endemic to coastal eastern Australia, from [[Fraser Island]], Queensland to [[Kiama, New South Wales]].<ref name=fishes>{{cite web|last1=Bray|first1=Dianne|title=Eastern Frogfish, Batrachomoeus dubius|url=http://www.fishesofaustralia.net.au/home/species/2835|website=Fishes of Australia|accessdate=14 September 2014}}</ref> It is an ambush predator with a large expandable stomach, capable of swallowing [[crustaceans]], [[molluscs]] and other fishes whole.<ref name=fishes /> |
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| Genus: | De Vis, 1882
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The eastern frogfish (Batrachomoeus dubius) is a bottom-dwelling fish endemic to coastal eastern Australia, from Fraser Island, Queensland to Kiama, New South Wales.[1] It is an ambush predator with a large expandable stomach, capable of swallowing crustaceans, molluscs and other fishes whole.[1]
Habitat
The fish is found at depths of 1-150m along the continental shelf but also estuaries and inshore reefs.[2] Rarely seen in the open, they shelter on rocky reefs and among seaweed or under rocks and in caves.
Morphology
The eastern frogfish has a flattened head with a wide mouth surrounded by a distinct fleshy 'beard'.[3] Its colour varies from mottled brown to pale grey or bluish-grey, with two broad bands and scattered splotches along the body.[1] Juveniles are paler with broad bands. They reach a maximum length of 35 cm.
References
- ^ a b c Bray, Dianne. "Eastern Frogfish, Batrachomoeus dubius". Fishes of Australia. Retrieved 14 September 2014.
- ^ "Batrachomoeus dubius (White, 1790) Eastern frogfish". Fishbase. Retrieved 14 September 2014.
- ^ McGrouther, Mark. "Eastern Frogfish, Batrachomoeus dubius (White, 1790)". Australian Museum. Retrieved 14 September 2014.