Scalytail Toadfish, Torquigener squamicauda (Ogilby, 1910)
Scientific name: Torquigener squamicauda
Alternative name/s:
Brushtail Toadfish
Brushtail Toadfish
Introduction
The Scalytail Toadfish is an Australian endemic species.
Identification
The species looks similar to the Weeping Toadfish but lacks the 'tear lines' on the cheek.
Distribution
The Scalytail Toadfish only occurs in Australian waters.
The map below shows the Australian distribution of the species based on public sightings and specimens in Australian Museums. Click on the map for detailed information. Source: Atlas of Living Australia.
References
- Hoese, D.F., Bray, D.J., Paxton, J.R. & G.R. Allen. 2006. Fishes. In Beesley, P.L. & A. Wells. (eds) Zoological Catalogue of Australia. Volume 35. ABRS & CSIRO Publishing: Australia. parts 1-3, pages 1-2178.
- Hutchins, B. & R. Swainston. 1986. Sea Fishes of Southern Australia. Complete Field Guide for Anglers and Divers. Swainston Publishing. Pp. 180.
- Kuiter, R.H. & H. Debelius. 2006. World Atlas of Marine Fishes. IKAN-Unterwasserarchiv. Pp. 720.