Bicolor toadfish
📖 Overview
Bicolor toadfish (Opsanus dichrostomus) 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 12.6 cm. It occurs at depths between 1 and 5 metres. With a trophic level of 3.5, 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): 23 - 26; Anal soft rays: 20 - 22; Vertebrae: 32 - 35. Narrow interorbital distance (29-65 thousandths of SL), usually less than the diameter of the orbit (60-104 thousandths of SL), versus usually equal to or wider than the orbit diameter in other Opsanus species. Similar to O. phobetron, both usually have the posterior part of lower half of the mouth darkly pigmented in specimens over 7 cm SL. Upper lateral-line papillae 26, lower 23. Pectoral fin glands 12, starting between uppermost 2 pectoral fin-rays .: elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Bicolor toadfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Bicolor toadfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Bicolor toadfish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 1 - 5 m . Subtropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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