Lusitanian Toadfish
Halobatrachus didactylus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 10–50 m
- Max size: 50 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A squat, broad mouthed toadfish of muddy and sandy shallows, it lies half buried waiting for crabs, shellfish and small fish. The male calls with deep, foghorn like grunts from his nest to draw females, who lay unusually large eggs.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Batrachoidiformes › Batrachoididae › Halobatrachus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 126374.
FAQ
- How deep does the Lusitanian Toadfish live?
- The Lusitanian Toadfish (Halobatrachus didactylus) is typically found at 10–50 m.
- Is the Lusitanian Toadfish dangerous to divers?
- The Lusitanian Toadfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Lusitanian Toadfish get?
- The Lusitanian Toadfish grows to about 50 cm.