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The Butler's frogfish or blackspot anglerfish, Tathicarpus butleri, is a rare species of frogfish in the family Antennariidae. The only member of its genus, this species is the most derived member of its family and represents a separate lineage from all other frogfishes, leading to some consideration of it being placed in its own family. It is found off the southern coast of New Guinea, and along the coasts of Western Australia to 33° S latitude, the Northern Territory, and Queensland to 22° S latitude. A benthic species, it inhabits inshore tropical waters and coral reefs to a maximum depth of 145 m (476 ft), though most are found shallower than 45 m (148 ft). Its specific epithet is after its discoverer Dr. Graham Butler.

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  • Butlers Anglerfisch (Tathicarpus butleri) ist eine maximal 14 Zentimeter lange Fischart aus der Ordnung der Armflosser (Lophiiformes). (de)
  • The Butler's frogfish or blackspot anglerfish, Tathicarpus butleri, is a rare species of frogfish in the family Antennariidae. The only member of its genus, this species is the most derived member of its family and represents a separate lineage from all other frogfishes, leading to some consideration of it being placed in its own family. It is found off the southern coast of New Guinea, and along the coasts of Western Australia to 33° S latitude, the Northern Territory, and Queensland to 22° S latitude. A benthic species, it inhabits inshore tropical waters and coral reefs to a maximum depth of 145 m (476 ft), though most are found shallower than 45 m (148 ft). Its specific epithet is after its discoverer Dr. Graham Butler. This species reaches a maximum length of 10 cm (3.9 in). It has a stout, laterally compressed body with a large head longer than deep. Like other anglerfishes, the first dorsal fin ray is modified into a lure for attracting prey. The illicium ("fishing rod") of the Butler's frogfish is very long, measuring 24-47% the standard length, and lacks dermal spines. At the tip is a distinct esca ("fishing lure") that may measure 22% the standard length, consisting of a thin, broad appendage covered with hair-like filaments and bearing 1-2 dark spots at the base. The mouth is protrusible, with many slender, sharp teeth on the jaws, vomer, and palatines. The dorsal and anal fins are tall, containing 10-11 and 7 fin rays respectively; the caudal fin is long and contains 9 rays. The Butler's frogfish has unusually long and "arm-like" pectoral fin lobes, which unlike other frogfish are largely detached from the sides of the body. Its genus name Tathicarpus, meaning "extending wrist", refers to this trait. The fish uses these pectoral fins to clamber along the sea bottom. The number of pectoral fin rays is reduced (6-7 as opposed to 8 or more in other frogfish), and the Butler's frogfish can move each ray individually like "fingers" to steady itself or to hold on to objects. The pelvic fins contain 5 rays each and are placed beneath the body. The skin is densely covered with bifurcate spinules; there are also varying numbers of large, fringed filaments over the head and body. The coloration ranges from pale gray to greenish to brown, with darker markings. The fin membranes are thin and translucent. (en)
  • Tathicarpus butleri generoko animalia da. Arrainen barruko Actinopterygii klasean sailkatzen da, Antennariidae familian. (eu)
  • Tathicarpus butleri est une espèce rare de poisson inoffensif de la famille des Antennariidae ou poissons-crapauds. C'est le seul membre de son genre et cette espèce est la plus originale des membres de sa famille et représente une lignée distincte de tous les autres Antennariidae, conduisant à se poser la question de savoir s'il ne faudrait pas le placer dans sa propre famille. On le trouve au large des côtes sud de la Nouvelle-Guinée et le long des côtes nord de l'Australie-Occidentale jusqu'à 33° de latitude sud, du Territoire du Nord, du Queensland jusqu'à 22 ° de latitude sud. Espèce benthique, il habite les eaux côtières tropicales et les récifs coralliens jusqu'à une profondeur maximale de 145 mètres même si la plupart du temps, on le trouve à une profondeur inférieure à 45 mètres. Son épithète d'espèce est dû à son découvreur, Graham Butler. (fr)
  • Tathicarpus butleri is een straalvinnige vissensoort uit de familie van voelsprietvissen (Antennariidae). De wetenschappelijke naam van de soort is voor het eerst geldig gepubliceerd in 1907 door Ogilby. (nl)
  • Tathicarpus butleri är en fiskart som beskrevs av Ogilby, 1907. Tathicarpus butleri ingår i släktet Tathicarpus och familjen Antennariidae. Inga underarter finns listade i Catalogue of Life. (sv)
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  • J. D. Ogilby, 1907 (en)
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  • Butler's frogfish (en)
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  • J. D. Ogilby, 1907 (en)
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  • Tathicarpus appeli (J. D. Ogilby, 1922) (en)
  • Tathicarpus muscosus (J. D. Ogilby, 1907) (en)
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  • Tathicarpus butleri (en)
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  • Butlers Anglerfisch (Tathicarpus butleri) ist eine maximal 14 Zentimeter lange Fischart aus der Ordnung der Armflosser (Lophiiformes). (de)
  • Tathicarpus butleri generoko animalia da. Arrainen barruko Actinopterygii klasean sailkatzen da, Antennariidae familian. (eu)
  • Tathicarpus butleri is een straalvinnige vissensoort uit de familie van voelsprietvissen (Antennariidae). De wetenschappelijke naam van de soort is voor het eerst geldig gepubliceerd in 1907 door Ogilby. (nl)
  • Tathicarpus butleri är en fiskart som beskrevs av Ogilby, 1907. Tathicarpus butleri ingår i släktet Tathicarpus och familjen Antennariidae. Inga underarter finns listade i Catalogue of Life. (sv)
  • The Butler's frogfish or blackspot anglerfish, Tathicarpus butleri, is a rare species of frogfish in the family Antennariidae. The only member of its genus, this species is the most derived member of its family and represents a separate lineage from all other frogfishes, leading to some consideration of it being placed in its own family. It is found off the southern coast of New Guinea, and along the coasts of Western Australia to 33° S latitude, the Northern Territory, and Queensland to 22° S latitude. A benthic species, it inhabits inshore tropical waters and coral reefs to a maximum depth of 145 m (476 ft), though most are found shallower than 45 m (148 ft). Its specific epithet is after its discoverer Dr. Graham Butler. (en)
  • Tathicarpus butleri est une espèce rare de poisson inoffensif de la famille des Antennariidae ou poissons-crapauds. C'est le seul membre de son genre et cette espèce est la plus originale des membres de sa famille et représente une lignée distincte de tous les autres Antennariidae, conduisant à se poser la question de savoir s'il ne faudrait pas le placer dans sa propre famille. (fr)
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  • Butler's frogfish (en)
  • Butlers Anglerfisch (de)
  • Tathicarpus butleri (eu)
  • Tathicarpus butleri (fr)
  • Tathicarpus butleri (nl)
  • Tathicarpus butleri (sv)
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