The Banded toadfish (Marilyna pleurosticta) is a fish that lives in both fresh and salt water of the family Tetraodontidae that grows up to 12 cm.
Description
The Banded toadfish is a pufferfish (Tetraodontidae) from shallow coastal and estuarine water of southern Australia. The species grows to about 12 cm and has a stocky, scaleless body with a brown pattern of spots and bars; when threatened it inflates with water into a ball. With a strong beak-like jaw it crushes molluscs and crustaceans. Its organs contain deadly tetrodotoxin; the fish must not be eaten.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Banded toadfish?
The Banded toadfish has a flattened, disc-shaped body, is mainly brown and shows a spots pattern.
Where does the Banded toadfish live?
The Banded toadfish lives in both fresh and salt water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Banded toadfish get?
The Banded toadfish grows to a maximum of about 12 cm.
Is the Banded toadfish dangerous to humans?
The Banded toadfish is venomous — handle spines with care and seek medical help after a sting if needed.
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