Oyster toadfish
Opsanus tau
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Oyster toadfish (Opsanus tau) is a marine fish of the family Batrachoididae (Toadfishes), in the order Batrachoidiformes. Maximum recorded length is 43 cm, with a maximum published weight of 2.2 kg. Its recorded depth range is 0–5 m. Recorded habitats include neritic, coral reefs, estuaries.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 43,20000076293945 cm |
| Maximum Weight | 2,23 kg |
| Plage de profondeur | 0-5m |
Habitat & Distribution
Neritic, coral reefs, estuaries
Informations sur la pêche
Taxonomy
| Ordre | Batrachoidiformes (Toadfishes) |
| Famille | Batrachoididae (Toadfishes) |
| Espèces | Opsanus tau |
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