Hairy toadfish
📖 Overview
Hairy toadfish (Batrachoides liberiensis), first described by Steindachner, 1867 is a large fish in the family Batrachoididae (order Batrachoidiformes). Adults typically reach 46.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Hairy toadfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Hairy toadfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; brackish; demersal; depth range ? - 100 m , usually ? - 30 m . Tropical; 14°N - 17°S
🌿 Ecology
fish and shrimps (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Hairy Toadfish |
| 🌍CES | žabohlavec liberijský |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Boca-de-sapo-peludo |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batrachoides beninensis | Regan | 1915 | Synonym |
| Batrachus liberiensis | Steindachner | 1867 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 670 records indexed .
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