Threespine Toadfish

Found singly, in crevices and under rocks, or partially buried in the substrate, over muddy bottoms, of coastlines, estuaries, mangroves and fringing reefs. Variable in colour to match their surroundings.
Juveniles sometimes go through a white phase.

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.