Sea toad
Chaunacidae sp.
- Not on exhibit
- Animal type
- Fishes
- Ecosystem
- Deep sea
- Relatives
- Anglerfish; Order Lophiiformes
- Diet
- Invertebrates and other fish
- Range
- Worldwide from 4,300 to 11,000 feet (1,300 to 3,300 m)
- Size
- Up to 12 inches (30 cm) body length excluding the tail
Meet the sea toad
A sea toad sits on the seafloor and waits. If prey comes near, they sticks up a spine on the head and wiggles the frilly tip. When a curious creature checks out the action, the sea toad gulps their prey down.
Cool facts
- To save energy, this fish “walks” on large fins instead of swimming. Once settled, they fish for food with the shaggy lure on their head.
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