Ocellated Toadfish
📖 Overview
Ocellated Toadfish (Porichthys oculofrenum) is a ray-finned fish of the family Batrachoididae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. It occurs at depths between 57 and 62 metres. With a trophic level of 3.9, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Ocellated Toadfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Ocellated Toadfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Ocellated Toadfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Ocellated Toadfish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 57 - 62 m . Tropical Central Atlantic: off Venezuela.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Ocellated Toadfish |
| 🌍CES | žabohlavec venezuelský |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Boca-de-sapo-pintado |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 1 records indexed .
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