Batrichthys apiatus (Valenciennes, 1837)

Snakehead toadfish

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Batrachoidiformes \| Batrachoididae
Synonyms	Batrachus apiatus, Amphichthys ophiocephalus, Batrichthys ophiocephalus, ... more
Common names	蛇首裸蟾鱼, Slangkop-platannavis, 蛇首真裸蟾鱼, ... more

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Main reference

Hutchins, J.B. 1986. (Ref. 4107)
Other references | Biblio | Coordinator : Collette, Bruce B. | Collaborators

Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 10.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 4107)

Environment

Demersal; brackish; marine

Climate / Range

Subtropical

Southeast Atlantic: known only from Saldanha Bay to Umtata River, Transkei.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 18 - 20; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 14 - 17. Prominent, dark brown, irregular crossbars on sides and soft dorsal and anal fins (may become smaller blotches in adults).

An intertidal species (Ref. 4107).


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

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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low vulnerability (24 of 100)	Not marketed/unknown

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