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Family Batrachoididae

TROPICAL WESTERN ATLANTIC

Opsanus beta

Amoray Resort, Key Largo, 3 feet

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.