Amphichthys cryptocentrus (Valenciennes, 1837)

Bocon toadfish

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Batrachoidiformes \| Batrachoididae
Synonyms	Batrachus cryptocentrus, Marcgravia cryptocentra, ... more
Common names	Sapo bocon, Ruskokonnakala, 隐棘锤蟾鱼, ... more

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Amphichthys cryptocentrus

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Main reference

Collette, B.B. 1978. (Ref. 3273)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 40.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 5217); common length : 25.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 5217); max. published weight: 1,200 g (Ref. 5217)

Environment

Reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 70 m (Ref. 13608)

Climate / Range

Tropical

Western Atlantic: Panama to Brazil.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 29 - 29; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 23 - 25. Head depressed, trunk compressed; molariform teeth on both jaws; no venomous gland on any spine; body brownish dorsally with black diffuse mottlings, pale ventrally; lateral line pores distinct with white spots; fin membranes black distally (Ref. 13608).

Inhabits littoral (subtidal) waters; usually found on sandy or rock bottom; large fish may be found in waters less than 1 m of depth hiding in crevices or caves. Eggs are deposited on the shells of mollusks and on stones. One of the very few marine fishes that guards fry and juveniles. Marketed fresh.


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

Human uses
Fisheries: minor commercial


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