Batrachoides liberiensis (Steindachner, 1867) Hairy toadfish |
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FAO |
Family: | Batrachoididae (Toadfishes), subfamily: Batrachoidinae | |||
Max. size: | 46 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | demersal; brackish; marine; depth range - 100 m | |||
Distribution: | Eastern Atlantic: Senegal to Mangue Grande, Angola. | |||
Diagnosis: | ||||
Biology: | Mainly in littoral and coastal waters. Enter estuaries (Ref. 4482). Feed on fish and shrimps (Ref. 28587). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 10 July 2012 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |