Key Identification Features
- Porichthys notatus is sexually dimorphic, and also has two distinct male morphs that are tied to different breeding strategies.
- The dorsal and anal fins feature oblique, alternating brown and white bars.
- This species is found in the Gulf of Mexico, where it is most common in inshore waters around bridges and structured features such as pilings.
- Lusitanian toadfish are known to produce a range of different sounds, including whistles, grunts, croaks, and a distinct boatwhistle.
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