Batrachomoeus trispinosus (Günther, 1861)

Three-spined frogfish

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Batrachoidiformes \| Batrachoididae
Synonyms	Batrachus trispinosus, Halophryne trispinosus, Batrachomoeus broadbenti, ... more
Common names	Estuarine frogfish, Threespine frogfish, Trepigget paddefisk, ... more

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Main reference

Allen, G.R. and R. Swainston. 1988. (Ref. 3132)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 30.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 3132)

Environment

Reef-associated; brackish; marine

Climate / Range

Tropical; 22°S -

Indo-West Pacific: northwestern Australia, the Arafura Sea (Ref. 9819), Thailand, Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. Known from the Mekong delta (Ref. 12693).
Countries | FAO areas | Ecosystems | Occurrences | Introductions

Inhabits reefs, mangrove estuaries, and offshore trawling grounds (Ref. 3132). Found over muddy bottoms in shallow estuaries and along coasts. Marketed fresh (Ref. 12693).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

Human uses
Fisheries: commercial


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Moderate vulnerability (37 of 100)	Not marketed/unknown

Entered by Luna, Susan M.

Modified by Torres, Armi G.

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