
Weekly “What is it?”: Gulf toadfish
June 17, 2025
Gulf toadfish (Opsanus beta) are among those species that only a mother could love. Squat and bumpy, big-headed, scaleless, slow, and unwieldy, they truly resemble land-based amphibians more than the sleek, fast fish to which we are accustomed. ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, WildlifeTags: Coastal Wildlife, Estuaries, Fish, Gulf Of Mexico, Weekly What Is It