Fishing for Thornfish

Bovichtus variegatus

Bovichtus variegatus, known as the variegated toadfish, is a marine fish with a robust, mottled body and a wide head. It inhabits rocky coastal areas and tide pools in the Southern Hemisphere, particularly around New Zealand and Chile. Growing up to 12 inches in length, it exhibits benthic behavior, often hiding among rocks and seaweed, camouflaging with its environment. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Not evaluated

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

Best baits to catch Thornfish

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