Brush-tail toadfish facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Torquigener squamicauda |
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Spheroides squamicauda Ogilby, 1911 |
The Torquigener squamicauda, often called the brush-tail toadfish or scalytail toadfish, is a type of fish. It belongs to the Tetraodontidae family, which includes pufferfish. This fish lives in the ocean waters near eastern Australia. You can find it from Yeppoon in Queensland down to Wattamolla, which is just south of Sydney in New South Wales.
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About the Brush-tail Toadfish
Who Discovered It?
A scientist named James Douglas Ogilby first described the brush-tail toadfish. He did this in 1911. The first fish he studied was found in Moreton Bay by J.T. Jamieson.
What Does It Look Like?
The brush-tail toadfish can grow up to 15 centimeters (about 6 inches) long. It has a long body. Its back is rounded, and its belly is flat.
Special Features
This fish has a small mouth at the very front of its head. Its lips are thin and have many small bumps called papillae. It also has a chin that sticks out.
What Color Is It?
The top part of the brush-tail toadfish is usually pale grayish or olive-green. It has small spots of green and brown all over its body.
Is It Dangerous?
The brush-tail toadfish can be poisonous. This means it might be harmful if someone were to eat it.
