Physical 

Toadfish are scaleless, flat fish with olive brown coloration, and a pale belly. Whiskers are located on their cheeks and jaw. They can grow to approximately 12 inches.

 

Habitat

O. tau range from Cape Cod to southern Florida. They prefer shallow waters inshore, and take refuge in vegetation or debris.

 

Feeding 

Toadfish are omnivorous. They ambush their prey by hiding at the bottom of their environment and passively waiting, then snapping out to kill.