Walter's toadfish
📖 Overview
Walter's toadfish (Batrachoides waltersi) 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 29.2 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
Physical description for Walter's toadfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Walter's toadfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Walter's toadfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Walter's toadfish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; freshwater; brackish; demersal. Tropical; 16°N - 9°N Central Pacific: mouth of the Dulce River, Mexico to Gulf of Nicoya, Costa Rica.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 4 records indexed .
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