Echinophryne reynoldsi explained

Echinophryne reynoldsi[1] (known as the sponge anglerfish, Reynold's anglerfish, and Reynold's frogfish)[2] is a species of fish in the family Antennariidae. It was first described in 1984 by Theodore Wells Pietsch III and Rudie Hermann Kuiter.[3]

It is endemic to Australia, where it occurs inshore and is typically associated with sponges. It is a benthic oviparous species that reaches 8 cm (3.1 inches) in total length.[4] Like other members of the genus Echinophryne but unlike most frogfish, the species does not have a distinct esca or "lure" on its illicium.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: WoRMS - World Register of Marine Species - Echinophryne reynoldsi Pietsch & Kuiter, 1984. 2022-01-13. www.marinespecies.org.
  2. Web site: Australian Faunal Directory: Echinophryne reynoldsi . 2022-09-19 . biodiversity.org.au . en.
  3. 23-26 figs 1-3 [24, figs. 1-3].
  4. Web site: 2021. Froese. Rainer. Pauly. Daniel. Echinophryne reynoldsi. FishBase.
  5. Web site: Echinophryne reynoldsi. 2022-01-13. fishesofaustralia.net.au.