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Family Batrachoididae
TROPICAL WESTERN ATLANTIC
Opsanus beta
GULF TOADFISH
Uncommon in shallow coastal waters and seagrass beds. Emerges
from hiding at night to feed upon small fish & shrimp. Brown
with various blotches and dark & light bands on the fins. Attains
12
inches. Gulf of Mexico, Florida Keys, and Belize. |
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