Batrachomoeus dubius
Species of fish
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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.[2] It is an ambush predator with a large expandable stomach, capable of swallowing crustaceans, molluscs and other fishes whole.[2]
| Batrachomoeus dubius | |
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| 'Eastern Frogfish' Batrachomoeus dubius at North Solitary Island, New South Wales | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Batrachoidiformes |
| Family: | Batrachoididae |
| Genus: | Batrachomoeus |
| Species: | B. dubius |
| Binomial name | |
| Batrachomoeus dubius (White, 1790) | |
| Synonyms | |
Habitat
Morphology
The eastern frogfish has a flattened head with a wide mouth surrounded by a distinct fleshy 'beard'.[4] Its colour varies from mottled brown to pale grey or bluish-grey, with two broad bands and scattered splotches along the body.[2] Juveniles are paler with broad bands. They reach a maximum length of 35 cm.
