Fin's Fish Guide
The Multipored toadfish (Batrachoides waltersi) is a fish that lives in both fresh and salt water of the family Batrachoididae that grows up to 29 cm.
Description
Walters' toadfish is a toadfish from the eastern Pacific, off the coast of Central America. The species grows to about 29 cm and has a stocky, frog-like body with a large, broad head, a wide mouth and a mottled, scaleless skin. As a bottom-dweller it shelters in burrows, under stones and among roots in shallow coastal, estuarine and fresh water and waits as an ambush hunter for small fish and crustaceans. Toadfish can make humming sounds with the swim bladder. The fish is harmless to humans. The IUCN has not evaluated the species.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Multipored toadfish?
The Multipored toadfish has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly brown and shows a marbled pattern. Broad head and a wide mouth; burrow-dwelling ambush predator that growls
Where does the Multipored toadfish live?
The Multipored toadfish lives in both fresh and salt water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Eastern Pacific
How big does the Multipored toadfish get?
The Multipored toadfish grows to a maximum of about 29 cm.
Is the Multipored toadfish dangerous to humans?
No, the Multipored toadfish is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.
Is the Multipored toadfish edible?
The Multipored toadfish is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Batrachoides
More from the family Batrachoididae
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