Flat toadfish
📖 Overview
Flat toadfish (Colletteichthys dussumieri), first described by Valenciennes, 1837 is a medium-sized fish in the family Batrachoididae (order Batrachoidiformes). Adults typically reach 27.00 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
Dorsal spines (total): 3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 20; Anal soft rays: 16. This species is distinguished by having 2 or more tentacles above the eye .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Flat toadfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal. Tropical north at least to the Malabar area.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Flat Toadfish |
| 🌍CES | žabohlavec Dussumierův |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Boca-de-sapo-de-Dussumier |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austrobatrachus dussumieri | Valenciennes | 1837 | Synonym |
| Batrachus dussumieri | Valenciennes | 1837 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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