| Family: |
Batrachoididae (Toadfishes), subfamily: Batrachoidinae |
| Max. size: |
21.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine |
| Distribution: |
Western Atlantic: Bahamas and Cuba and possibly off Yucatan, Mexico. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Sluggish, but pugnacious when approached closely (Ref. 5521). Dark coloration of the buccal cavity more developed in the larger specimens indicating that this trait is related to growth or maturation (Ref. 54666). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 20 August 2012 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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