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Synonyms:
Gadus tau Linnaeus, 1766
Opsanus cerapalus Rafinesque, 1818
Gadus tau Linnaeus, 1766
Opsanus cerapalus Rafinesque, 1818
Opsanus tau is commonly referred to as Oyster toadfish. Difficulty in the aquarium: suitable for large display tanks (public aquarium or zoo) only. Toxicity: Toxic.
Image ID: fish3903, NOAA's Fisheries Collection
/ Photo Date: 2004
Credit: Andrew David, NOAA/NMFS/SEFSC Panama City; Lance Horn, UNCW/NURC - Phantom II ROV operator.
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Uploaded by AndiV.
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The offspring of Opsanus tau are possible. Unfortunately, the number of offspring is not large enough to cover the demand of the trade. If you are interested in Opsanus tau, please ask your dealer for offspring. If you already own Opsanus tau, try breeding yourself. This will help to improve the availability of offspring in the trade and to conserve natural stocks.
Opsanus tau is (very) poisonous and the poison can kill you under circumstances!!!
If you want to keep Opsanus tau, inform yourself about the poison and its effects before buying. Keep a note with the telephone number of the poison emergency call and all necessary information about the animal next to your aquarium so that you can be helped quickly in an emergency.
The telephone numbers of the poison emergency call can be found here:
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Overview Europe: European Association of Poisons Centres and Clinical Toxicologists
This message appears for poisonous, very poisonous and also animals whose poison can kill you immediately. Every human reacts differently to poisons. Please therefore weigh the risk for yourself AND your environment very carefully, and never act lightly!
