Listen to the Gulf toadfish
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About the Gulf toadfish
The Gulf toadfish is a fish in the family Batrachoididae (order Batrachoidiformes). Its conservation status on the IUCN Red List is “least concern”.
What does the Gulf toadfish sound like?
Many fish are surprisingly noisy: drums and croakers vibrate their swim bladders with special muscles, producing grunts and drumming that can be heard above the water.
From Wikipedia
The Gulf toadfish (Opsanus beta) is a species of toadfish found in the Gulf of Mexico.
Frequently asked questions
What does a Gulf toadfish sound like?
You can hear 1 recording of the Gulf toadfish on this page. Many fish are surprisingly noisy: drums and croakers vibrate their swim bladders with special muscles, producing grunts and drumming that can be heard above the water.
Is the Gulf toadfish endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Gulf toadfish as “least concern”.
What family does the Gulf toadfish belong to?
The Gulf toadfish (Opsanus beta) belongs to the family Batrachoididae in the order Batrachoidiformes.
Sources & credits
- Gulf Toadfish – US National Park Service by NPS – Public domain (NPS) · NPS
- Wikidata Q2427904 – CC0
- Wikipedia: Gulf toadfish – CC BY-SA 4.0
- Photo – Public domain