Smooth Toadfish

Tetractenos glaber

Tetractenos glaber - Smooth Toadfish
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Size: 15 cm

Distribution: SA gulfs and coastal waters east of Great Australian Bight

Habitat: Coastal waters and estuaries

Depth: Subtidal to 10+ metres

Tetractenos glaber - Smooth Toadfish
Tetractenos glaber - Smooth Toadfish

This small puffer fish is found in a variety of shallow water locations, from reefs to sandy substrates, where they often lie partly buried in the sand. They are easily recognisable by their yellowish colouration with dark spots, along with reddish tail and eyes.