Dianne Hausler
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Common Toadfish
Common Toadfish
Tetratenos hamiltoni

Appearance: Toad-like head. Dark spots on back and upper half of sides.

Size: 150mm.

Location: Found in estuaries and shallow intertidal flats.

Caution: Extremely toxic and should not be eaten. Human deaths have occurred from the consumption of this fish.

(photographed at Ormiston, Redland City, Queensland)
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