Family: |
Batrachoididae (Toadfishes), subfamily: Thalassophryninae |
Max. size: |
14.4 cm NG (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; marine |
Distribution: |
Southwest Atlantic: southeastern Brazil to Argentina. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 2-2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 18-19; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 17-18. Large dark colored species with four tan dorsal saddles under the second dorsal fin and with pale distal margins to the second dorsal, anal, pectoral, and caudal fins (Ref. 30721). |
Biology: |
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IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
venomous |
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