Fishing for Spotted soapfish

Rypticus subbifrenatus, commonly referred to as the Tufted Soapfish, is a demersal marine species notable for its robust body and tufted dorsal fin. Found in the western Atlantic, from Florida to Brazil, it grows up to 10 inches long. It exhibits solitary behavior, often sheltering in crevices, and is known for secreting a toxic mucus when threatened. This summary is AI generated