Porichthys oculellus Walker & Rosenblatt, 1988
Smalleye midshipman
Porichthys oculellus
photo by Robertson, R.

Family:  Batrachoididae (Toadfishes), subfamily: Porichthyinae
Max. size:  7.4 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 4 - 9 m
Distribution:  Southeast Pacific: Colombia.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 22 May 2007 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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