Western Frogfish
Batrachomoeus occidentalis
Also known as: Barbells, Frogfish
- Barbells
- Frogfish
Overview
Found singly, on mud and sand bottoms, of estuaries and over off-shore trawling grounds. Variable in colour to match their surroundings.
Toadfish can make a load croaking noise with their swim bladders. They breathe air when out of water for up to 24hrs. Their mouth can open and expand to the width of their bodies to engulf large prey. Has poisonous spines.
How to identify
- Pattern
- blotches
- Body shape
- tassels
- Behaviour
- changes colourmakes soundssolitary
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Habitat & where to find it
- Range · Indo-West Pacific
- Exact location · 7
- Country only · 5
Found singly, on mud and sand bottoms, of estuaries and over off-shore trawling grounds.
Adult photos 12
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