Pleated toadfish
📖 Overview
Pleated toadfish (Chatrabus felinus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Batrachoididae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 19 cm. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 19 - 22; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 17 - 18. Brown with darker blotches forming crossbars on sides; pectorals and caudal dusky, sometimes with indications of crossbars.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Pleated toadfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Pleated toadfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Pleated toadfish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal. Subtropical Southeast Atlantic: South Africa.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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