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Marine Species: Antennarius avalonis
Jordan & Starks, 1907
Taxonomy Structure
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Lophiiformes |
| Family: | Antennariidae |
| Genus: | Antennarius |
| Species: | Antennarius avalonis |
Species Data:
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| Common Name: | Roughbar frogfish |
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| Description: | Dorsal fin consisting of 3 spines and 12-14 soft rays; anal fin with 8-9 soft rays. Grotesque fish globe-shaped with spiny skin. It has a small arm-shaped opercular opening behind the pectoral fin. The pelvic fin is small. It has a fleshy bait between the eyes, used to attract prey. |
| Habitat: | Adults inhabit rocky areas, including the intertidal zone. It occurs at depths between 0 and 300 meters. |
| Color: | The color varies from brown to gray, or orange, lemon, red or black, usually with darker spots. It has dark lines radiating from the pupil. |
| Dimensions: | Up to 33 centimeters in total lenght. |
| Geographical Distribution: | Eastern Pacific |
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