Grammistidae

greater soapfish

Rypticus saponaceus

Fright makes the skin release toxic mucus

• Tropical
• Regional distribution
• Marine fish
• Atlantic Ocean
• Africa
• North America
• South America
• Fusiform
• Medium
• Tropical fish

greater soapfish is a marine fish found around Western Atlantic. It inhabits marine waters. The largest recorded length is 35 cm.