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| Phylum Chordata > Subphylum Vertebrate > fishes > Family Batrachoididae |
| Three-spined
toadfish Batrachomoeus trispinosus Family Batrachoididae updated Aug 10 Where seen? This ugly fish is commonly encountered on many of our shores, under stones and in coral rubble near reefs and seagrass areas. These fishes have been seen very much alive, although they were out of water at low tide, under large stones. Features: To about 30cm, those seen about 10-20cm long. The first dorsal fin has 2-3 spines. Distinct greyish-brown bars on the sides, well-contrasted markings on the top of its head. There is a pit behind the upper edge of the pectoral fin base. Sometimes mistaken for stonefish and scorpionfishes. Here's more on how to tell apart fishes that look like stones. |
 Sisters Island, May 07 |
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Three-spined toadfishes on Singapore shores
 Sisters Island, May 07 |
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 Chek Jawa, Jul 05  |
 Pulau Sekudu, Jul 04  |
 Changi, May 09  |
more photos of three-spined toadfishes on Singapore shores
northern shores
southern shores part 1 | part 2
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