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The Liberian toadfish (Batrachoides liberiensis) is a brackish-water fish of the family Batrachoididae that grows up to 46 cm.
Eastern Atlantic along the coast of West Africa, over soft bottoms of coastal water, estuaries and lagoons; tolerates brackish water.
Description
The Liberian toadfish is a stocky bottom fish of the family Batrachoididae (toadfishes) reaching about 46 cm. The broad, flattened head has a large, upturned mouth and bears small skin flaps; the brown, marbled body gives good camouflage on the bottom. Like other toadfishes it can make humming or foghorn-like sounds with muscles around its swim bladder, especially males in the breeding season. The species lives over soft bottoms of coastal water, estuaries and lagoons along the West African coast and tolerates brackish water. As an ambush predator it preys on crustaceans, molluscs, worms and small fish. The male guards the eggs in a hole or under a stone.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Liberian toadfish?
The Liberian toadfish has an irregular in shape body, is mainly brown and shows a marbled pattern. Stocky bottom fish with a broad, flattened head, small skin flaps and a big mouth; produces humming sounds with its swim bladder.
Where does the Liberian toadfish live?
The Liberian toadfish lives in brackish water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Eastern Atlantic along the coast of West Africa, over soft bottoms of coastal water, estuaries and lagoons; tolerates brackish water.
How big does the Liberian toadfish get?
The Liberian toadfish grows to a maximum of about 46 cm.
Is the Liberian toadfish dangerous to humans?
No, the Liberian toadfish is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Liberian toadfish edible?
The Liberian toadfish is rarely eaten.
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Same genus Batrachoides
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