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[*] posted on 1-18-2016 at 04:53 PM



I know I have it DK lol. Caught them all the time in the otter trawl when I was a shipboard instructor back in the day.
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[*] posted on 1-18-2016 at 05:50 PM


Quote: Originally posted by Wiles  


Midshipman (Porichthys sp.) which is a type of toadfish.


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[*] posted on 1-18-2016 at 08:07 PM


Fun Fact:
Midshipmen males make a distinct sound using their gas bladders to attract a mate. Follow the link below for more details and recordings...

http://www.livescience.com/27237-fish-sings-for-mates.html
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