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Thalassophryne amazonica Steindachner, 1876 |
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photo by
Germeau, G. |
| Family: | Batrachoididae (Toadfishes), subfamily: Thalassophryninae | |||
| Max. size: | 9.3 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | South America: confined to the Amazon River and its tributaries. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 2-2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 19-21; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 18-19. Lacks a prominent lateral line on head and body and with only a few scattered pores on head and body (Ref. 30721). | |||
| Biology: | Both opercular and dorsal glands are venomous (Ref. 57406). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 20 August 2020 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | venomous | |||