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🌊 Marine Vulnerable ⚠️ Venomous ⚡ Venomous 🌡️ Tropical

Reticulated toadfish

Daector reticulata Günther, 1864
Max Length
27 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.7
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
43.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Reticulated toadfish is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Daector reticulata
Authority
Günther, 1864
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
VU
Max Length
27 cm
Trophic Level
3.7
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
43.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Reticulated toadfish is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Reticulated toadfish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Reticulated toadfish is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Reticulated toadfish is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal. Tropical; 8°N - 7°N Central Pacific: Gulf of Panama.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.7±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01148 × L3.07 (TL)
Max TL
27cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2007

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
43.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.7
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Günther, 1864

🌐 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

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 25 records indexed .

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