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Sanopus splendidus Collette, Starck & Phillips, 1974 Coral toadfish |
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photo by
Bryan, D. |
| Family: | Batrachoididae (Toadfishes), subfamily: Batrachoidinae | |||
| Max. size: | 24 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 8 - 25 m, non-migratory | |||
| Distribution: | Western Atlantic: known only from Cozumel Island in Mexico and Belize. Status of threat from Ref. 11858. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Pelvic fin all yellow; dorsal, caudal, anal and pectoral fins have yellow margins (Ref. 26938). | |||
| Biology: | Occurs mostly in or near rocky caves from 10-15 m depth. Feeds on small fishes, snails and polychaete worms (Ref. 26938). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 21 August 2012 (B2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||