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The Reticulate toadfish (Sanopus reticulatus) is a saltwater fish of the family Batrachoididae that grows up to 25 cm.
Description
The Reticulate toadfish is a toadfish (Batrachoididae) from shallow reef and coastal water of the western Caribbean off Yucatan. The species grows to about 25 cm and has a stocky body with a large, broad head, a wide mouth with fleshy flaps and high-set eyes. As a bottom-dweller it shelters in burrows, crevices and empty shells and snaps from ambush at crustaceans, molluscs and small fish; males make a humming courtship sound. The sharp dorsal and gill-cover spines can give a puncture wound when handled.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Reticulate toadfish?
The Reticulate toadfish has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly brown and shows a marbled pattern. Bears sharp spines, plates or strong jaws that can cause cuts or puncture wounds; handle with care.
Where does the Reticulate toadfish live?
The Reticulate toadfish lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. North America: Belize, Mexico
How big does the Reticulate toadfish get?
The Reticulate toadfish grows to a maximum of about 25 cm.
Is the Reticulate toadfish dangerous to humans?
The Reticulate toadfish can cause injury; handle it with care. For a cut or puncture from a sharp head or fin spine: rinse the wound with clean water, apply pressure to stop bleeding and cover with a sterile dressing. Check that no spine fragment remains and watch for signs of infection; for a deep wound update tetanus protection.
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Same genus Sanopus
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