| Family: |
Batrachoididae (Toadfishes), subfamily: Batrachoidinae |
| Max. size: |
24 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 8 - 25 m, non-migratory |
| Distribution: |
Western Atlantic: known only from Cozumel Island in Mexico and Belize. Status of threat from Ref. 11858. |
| Diagnosis: |
Pelvic fin all yellow; dorsal, caudal, anal and pectoral fins have yellow margins (Ref. 26938). |
| Biology: |
Occurs mostly in or near rocky caves from 10-15 m depth. Feeds on small fishes, snails and polychaete worms (Ref. 26938). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 21 August 2012 (B2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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