1,394 observationsLeast Concern
Oyster Toadfish
Opsanus tau
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Batrachoidiformes ›Family: Batrachoididae ›Genus: Opsanus
About
The oyster toadfish, Opsanus tau, also known as the ugly toad, oyster cracker, oyster catcher, and bar dog, is a fish of the family Batrachoididae. The maximum length of the toadfish is about 38 cm; the most common recorded length of an oyster toadfish is about 30 cm. They are generally yellowish with a pattern of brown oblique bars.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Oyster Toadfish is Opsanus tau.
- Oyster Toadfish belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Oyster Toadfish belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Oyster Toadfish belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Oyster Toadfish belongs to the order Batrachoidiformes.
- Oyster Toadfish belongs to the family Batrachoididae.
- Oyster Toadfish belongs to the genus Opsanus.