Sanopus barbatus (Meek & Hildebrand, 1928)
Bearded toadfish
Sanopus barbatus
photo by FAO

Family:  Batrachoididae (Toadfishes), subfamily: Batrachoidinae
Max. size:  41 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine
Distribution:  Western Central Atlantic: Honduras to Panama.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits shallow coral reefs in inshore waters.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 21 August 2012 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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