Scientific Name
Lophiocharon trisignatus

Common Name
Three-spot frogfish

Biology
A benthic species (Ref. 75154) which occurs in inshore waters near reefs (Ref. 7300, 75154). Oviparous (Ref. 205). Egg clusters are attached to the side of the body of the male parent, either as brooding strategy or as aid in luring other fish for food (Ref. 6773).

Classification

Classified By

Richardson, 1844

Class

Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)

Order

Anglerfishes (Lophiiformes)

Family

Frogfishes (Antennariidae)

Distribution

Region

Indo-West Pacific

Distribution

Indo-West Pacific: Philippines to the western and northern coasts of Australia.

Range

6°N - 22°S, 101°E - 145°E

Environment

Climate

Tropical

Water Temperature From

Unknown °C

Water Temperature To

Unknown °C

Depth From - meters

26 m

Depth To - meters

52 m

Zone

reef-associated

Environment

Marine; reef-associated; non-migratory; depth range 26 - 52 m (Ref. 57178)

Trophic Level

4.04 s.e. 0.69 Based on size and trophs of closest relatives

Occurs in Marine / Salt water

True

Occurs in Brackish water

False

Occurs in Fresh Water

False

Occurs on Reefs

True

Is kept in Aquariums

False

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length

14.7 cm

Common Length

Unknown cm

Phylogenetic Diversity Index

PD50 = 0.6250 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses

Fisheries: of no interest

Vulnerability

Low vulnerability (10 of 100)

Resilience

Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Fec = 650)

Threat To Humans

Harmless

IUCN Red List Status

Not Evaluated