Daector reticulata (Günther, 1864) Reticulated toadfish |
photo by
Allen, G.R. |
Family: | Batrachoididae (Toadfishes), subfamily: Thalassophryninae | |||
Max. size: | 27 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | demersal; marine | |||
Distribution: | Eastern Central Pacific: Gulf of Panama. | |||
Diagnosis: | ||||
Biology: | Inhabits shallow waters (Ref. 9277). Both opercular and dorsal glands are venomous (Ref. 57406). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 22 May 2007 (B1ab(iii)) Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | venomous |