Opsanus pardus (Goode & Bean, 1880) Leopard toadfish |
photo by
Cox, C.D. |
Family: | Batrachoididae (Toadfishes), subfamily: Batrachoidinae | |||
Max. size: | 38 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | reef-associated; marine | |||
Distribution: | Western Central Atlantic: Gulf of Mexico. | |||
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Biology: | Inhabits offshore water on deeper rocky reefs. | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 20 August 2012 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |