Opsanus pardus
Opsanus pardus (Goode & Bean, 1880)
Leopard toadfish
Opsanus pardus
photo by Cox, C.D.


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Family:  Batrachoididae (Toadfishes), subfamily: Batrachoidinae
Max. size:  38 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine
Distribution:  Western Central Atlantic: Gulf of Mexico.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits offshore water on deeper rocky reefs.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 20 August 2012 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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