Yellow-Stripe Toadfish
Torquigener brevipinnis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 20–100 m
- Max size: 13.5 cm
- For divers: dangerous
- IUCN status: LC
A small toadfish of deep sandy slopes, usually below 20 metres, it inflates with water when threatened. Like other pufferfishes its flesh and organs hold a powerful toxin, so it is best left untouched.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Tetraodontiformes › Tetraodontidae › Torquigener
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278265.
FAQ
- How deep does the Yellow-Stripe Toadfish live?
- The Yellow-Stripe Toadfish (Torquigener brevipinnis) is typically found at 20–100 m.
- Is the Yellow-Stripe Toadfish dangerous to divers?
- The Yellow-Stripe Toadfish can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Yellow-Stripe Toadfish get?
- The Yellow-Stripe Toadfish grows to about 13.5 cm.