Reticulated toadfish
📖 Overview
Reticulated toadfish (Daector reticulata), first described by Günther, 1864 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 Vulnerable.The species is venomous and potentially dangerous to handle.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Reticulated toadfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Reticulated toadfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal. Tropical; 8°N - 7°N Central Pacific: Gulf of Panama.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
⚠️ Venom Profile
- immediate intense pain
- swelling
- erythema
- occasional nausea and weakness
Analgesia; wound care; tetanus prophylaxis; severe cases may require monitoring for systemic effects.
References: Compiled from Bhide (2018), Halstead et al. (1988) and family-specific envenomation literature
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Reticulated Toadfish · Toadfish |
| 🌍CES | žabohlavec panamský |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Boca-de-sapo-rajado |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Sapo Reticulado |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thalassophryne reticulata | Günther | 1864 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 25 records indexed .
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