Pleated Toadfish
NamePleated Toadfish
Scientific NameBatrachomoeus trispinosus
Common NamesPleated Toadfish, Three-spined Toadfish
FamilyBatrachoididae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Coastal Waters, Estuaries
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)75
Max Size (Inches)12
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesNone (best kept alone), Very large, robust marine fish that cannot be swallowed
Description
The Pleated Toadfish is a camouflaged, bottom-dwelling marine fish known for its large head and wide mouth. It is an ambush predator that often buries itself in the substrate, waiting for unsuspecting prey. This species is nocturnal and can be quite territorial.
