Description

Dorsal spines (total): 3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12 - 13; Anal soft rays: 7. Recognized by three white spots (Ref. 48635). Bony part of illicium approximately 1/2 length of 2nd dorsal spine; esca bulbous with 8-10 club-shaped tentacles.

Common Names

Taxonomic Hierarchy

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Chordata

Class: Teleostei

Order: Lophiiformes

Family: Antennariidae

Genus: Antennarius

Species: Antennarius randalli Allen, 1970

Climate Zone

Location

• Pacific Ocean: Japan,Taiwan, Philippines, Moluccas, Fiji, Marshall Islands and Easter Island.

Biology

Inhabit outer reef slopes (Ref. 1602). Benthic (Ref. 58302). Oviparous. Eggs are bound in ribbon-like sheath or mass of gelatinous mucus called 'egg raft' or 'veil' (Ref. 6773).

Habitat

associated

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Threat to Humans

Harmless