Pacific toadfish
📖 Overview
Pacific toadfish (Batrachoides pacifici) is a ray-finned fish of the family Batrachoididae. It inhabits diadromous, migrating between freshwater and the sea waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 43 cm. With a trophic level of 3.6, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Body depressed and moderately elongated; head wide and depressed; mouth large; eyes dorsal; gill openings located at back of the head; dorsal with 3 spines; pelvic fins sub-jugular; dorsal and anal fins free from caudal fin; anal fin with 21 to 25 rays; lateral lines two, fewer than 52 pores in the upper line and fewer than 48 in the lower; photophores lacking around the anus; body reddish brown, with some darker dorsal-lateral spots along the second dorsal fin and numerous blotches, some brown and some white, especially on the head .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Pacific toadfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Pacific toadfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Pacific toadfish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; freshwater; brackish; demersal. Tropical; 9°N - 5°S
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Pacific toadfish |
| 🌍CES | žabohlavec pacifický |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Boca-de-sapo-do-Pacífico |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Bruja sapo · Sapo del Pacifico |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batrachus pacifici | Günther | 1861 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 53 records indexed .
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