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Flat Toadfish

Colletteichthys dussumieri (Valenciennes 1837)

Diagnostic Description

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This species is distinguished by having 2 or more tentacles above the eye (Ref. 89101).
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Estelita Emily Capuli
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Morphology

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Dorsal spines (total): 3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 20; Analsoft rays: 16
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Biology

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Prefers muddy bottoms (Ref. 68964). Caught by handlines and bottom trawls. Sold mostly fresh in markets.
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Importance

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fisheries: minor commercial; price category: unknown; price reliability:
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