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Splendid Toadfish

Sanopus splendidus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Batrachoidiformes ›Family: Batrachoididae ›Genus: Sanopus

About

The splendid toadfish (Sanopus splendidus) also called the coral toadfish and the Cozumel splendid toadfish is a species of toadfish entirely endemic to the island of Cozumel. Commonly found under coral outcroppings. Dens can be spotted by the sloping sand patch. They are very difficult to coax out in the open.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Splendid Toadfish?
The scientific name of Splendid Toadfish is Sanopus splendidus.
What is the conservation status of Splendid Toadfish?
The Splendid Toadfish has a conservation status of Endangered.
What kingdom does Splendid Toadfish belong to?
Splendid Toadfish belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Splendid Toadfish belong to?
Splendid Toadfish belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Splendid Toadfish belong to?
Splendid Toadfish belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Splendid Toadfish belong to?
Splendid Toadfish belongs to the order Batrachoidiformes.
What family does Splendid Toadfish belong to?
Splendid Toadfish belongs to the family Batrachoididae.
What genus does Splendid Toadfish belong to?
Splendid Toadfish belongs to the genus Sanopus.