| Family: |
Batrachoididae (Toadfishes), subfamily: Batrachoidinae |
| Max. size: |
30 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 350.0 g |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine |
| Distribution: |
Western Central Atlantic: Venezuela. Status of threat from Ref. 11858. |
| Diagnosis: |
Anal soft rays: 19-21. Fine filaments, no scales, over top of head (Ref. 26938). |
| Biology: |
Inhabits shallow muddy bottoms. Abundant in mangrove-lined lagoons. Feeds mainly on small gastropod mollusks and crustaceans. Marketed fresh, but the flesh is of low quality. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 20 August 2012 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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