| Batrachoididae (Toadfishes), subfamily: Porichthyinae |
| 29 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 10.7 g |
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demersal; marine; depth range 1 - 100 m |
| Western Atlantic: Virginia, USA and northern Gulf of Mexico to at least northern South America. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 2-2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 35-36; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 32-33. Branchiostegal photophore series restricted mid-ventral, with deep U-shaped apex anteriorly; margin of soft dorsal fin membranes with black blotches, black margin intermittent (Ref. 13608). |
| Inhabits mud or sand bottoms (Ref. 5217). Most common on rather shallow offshore banks, such as commercial shrimp grounds; less common inshore. |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 21 August 2012 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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