Cotuero toadfish

Batrachoides manglae

Tropical
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Atlantic Ocean
South America
Fusiform
Medium
Tropical fish

The cotuero toadfish (Batrachoides manglae) is a species of toadfish found in tropical waters along the Atlantic Coasts of Colombia and Venezuela. This species grows to a length of 30 cm (12 in). It is of minor importance in commercial fisheries.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Toadfishes
Family: Batrachoididae
Genus: Batrachoides
Maximum length: 30 cm
Water: Marine
Body shape: fusiform
Distribution: Western Central Atlantic: Venezuela. Status of threat from Ref. 11858 .
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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