Sanopus splendidus

Scorpion fishes and others

  • Coral toadfish;Splendid toadfish
  • Korallen-Krötenfisch
  • Pracht paddevis
  • Poisson crapaud des récifs
  • Pez sapo

Distribution

  • The tropical Atlantic

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

  • The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
  • The species is generally motionless in its environment
  • The species is generally found at the bottom of a hole
  • The species can be found between 8 and 25 Meters.
  • Common species.
  • Endemic species.

General behaviour of the species

  • The species is territorial
  • Species generally solitary
  • The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 25 cm
  • The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.

Relationship with humans

  • The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
  • The species is classified asVulnerable