Coral Toadfish
Sanopus splendidus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 8–25 m
- Max size: 24 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: EN
A boldly patterned toadfish that holes up in rocky caves around ten to fifteen metres down, the coral toadfish ambushes small fishes, snails and worms. It is endangered and naturally restricted to a small stretch of reef.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Batrachoidiformes › Batrachoididae › Sanopus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 282662.
FAQ
- How deep does the Coral Toadfish live?
- The Coral Toadfish (Sanopus splendidus) is typically found at 8–25 m.
- Is the Coral Toadfish dangerous to divers?
- The Coral Toadfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Coral Toadfish get?
- The Coral Toadfish grows to about 24 cm.