Saturday, July 21, 2012

Splendid Toadfish in Cozumel, Mexico


Cozumel
Splendid Toadfish - Pez Sapo Esplendido

Una de las bellezas mas esplendidas en Cozumel, is la de el pez sapo endemico de la isla.
The Splendid Toadfish is one of the beauties in Cozumel, an endemic species of the island.
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The splendid toadfish, also known as the coral toadfish, is a species of toadfish only found in the waters by Cozumel, Mexico. Commonly found under coral outcroppings and are very difficult to coax out in the open.

Unlike any other member of the toadfish family, the splendid toadfish is distinctive for its vibrant colors. It has bright yellow fins which also contain distinctive patterning, while its head contains dark and white stripes.

 Like most species that dwell close to the sand, the splendid toadfish has eyes located on the top of its head which look directly upwards as there is mostly no need for a horizontal vision. Small and sharp teeth also fill wide jaws.

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