Leopard toadfish

Leopard toadfish (Opsanus pardus) is a saltwater species recorded in the United States.

Scientific name: Opsanus pardus · Water: Saltwater

Size: up to 38 cm

About

The leopard toadfish is a batrachoidid that inhabits offshore water on deeper rocky reefs. Maximum length is about 38 cm total length. It is a gamefish. Fishing vulnerability is moderate at 42 of 100 and resilience medium. IUCN lists it as least concern.

Ecology and habitat

Distribution status
Native
Trophic level
3.7

Fishery and market

Game fish
Yes
Resilience
Medium

Methods

Sources

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