Daector reticulata (Günther, 1864)
Reticulated toadfish
Daector reticulata
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


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