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SPLENDID TOADFISH also called COZUMEL SPLENDID TOADFISH Sanopus splendidus Distribution: Mexico, endemic to the island of Cozumel. Description: Size between 20 and 25 cm The body color is silver gray dotted with clear blue circular spots. The dorsal fin was the whole body; bicolor is the part close to the body is silvery gray, the upper half lemon; both sides are bounded by a black line. The pectoral fins are yellow. Forms and use suggests that, near the amphibian family, he would be there a transformation of ambulatory members. Anal fin, caudal and pelvic fins are the same color as the dorsal fin. Head flattened, are silvery recuverte longitudinal stripes dark blue; around the mouth is surrounded by barbed purple colors. The inside of the mouth is yellow. Housing: It is often observed alone, hidden in the crevices of coral plateau, and therefore close to the surface. Rather shy, have rarely crossed in open water. Food: Unknown by the writer to date. |
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