Echinophryne reynoldsi
Echinophryne reynoldsi Pietsch & Kuiter, 1984
Sponge anglerfish
Echinophryne reynoldsi
photo by Hall, D.J.


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Family:  Histiophrynidae (Starfingered frogfishes)
Max. size:  8 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 20 m
Distribution:  Indo-Pacific: Endemic to Australia.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  A benthic species (Ref. 75154) which occurs inshore (Ref. 7300, 75154); associated with sponges (Ref. 75154).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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