Zulu Toadfish
Austrobatrachus iselesele
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: to 50 m
- Max size: 21.2 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
An uncommon toadfish that wedges itself into snug holes that fit it like a glove, the Zulu toadfish ambushes passing prey and swallows whole sea snails. It reaches about 21 centimetres and lives down to around 50 metres. Listed as data deficient, much of its life remains a blank.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Batrachoidiformes › Batrachoididae › Austrobatrachus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 712492.
FAQ
- How deep does the Zulu Toadfish live?
- The Zulu Toadfish (Austrobatrachus iselesele) is typically found at to 50 m.
- Is the Zulu Toadfish dangerous to divers?
- The Zulu Toadfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Zulu Toadfish get?
- The Zulu Toadfish grows to about 21.2 cm.