toadfish Synonyms
Another word for toadfish
• noun (Context 1)
Any of various bottom-dwelling marine fishes of the family Batrachoididae, found primarily in coastal and estuarine waters of the Americas, characterized by a broad, flattened head, a large mouth, and the ability to produce loud croaking or grunting sounds using a specialized swim bladder.
"While wading in the shallow seagrass beds of the Gulf Coast, the marine biologist heard the distinct acoustic hum of an oyster midshipman calling for a mate."
• noun (Context 2)
Any of several toxic pufferfishes of the family Tetraodontidae (particularly the smooth toadfish or common toadfish), found in Australian estuarine and coastal waters, known for containing lethal levels of tetrodotoxin.
"Anglers in Sydney Harbour are frequently warned to carefully release any captured smooth toadie due to the lethal levels of neurotoxin present in their tissue."