Batrachoididae

Thalassophryne amazonica

Thalassophryne amazonica

Two hollow venomous spines hidden in Amazon mud

• Tropical
• Southern Hemisphere
• Restricted distribution
• Freshwater fish
• South America
• Elongated
• Small
• Tropical fish

Thalassophryne amazonica is a freshwater fish of South America. The species occupies freshwater habitats. Records give a maximum length of 9.3 cm.