Grunting Toadfish
Allenbatrachus grunniens
- Group: Other
- Max size: 30 cm
- For divers: dangerous
- IUCN status: LC
A stout, grunting toadfish of coastal and estuarine mud, the grunting toadfish tolerates a wide swing in salinity and lurks on the bottom. It carries venomous fin spines and grows to about 30 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Batrachoidiformes › Batrachoididae › Allenbatrachus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 221345.
FAQ
- Is the Grunting Toadfish dangerous to divers?
- The Grunting Toadfish can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Grunting Toadfish get?
- The Grunting Toadfish grows to about 30 cm.