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Where do most toadfishes live?
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Oyster toadfish (Opsanus tau).
Most toadfishes (family Batrachoididae) are bottom-dwelling, marine fishes found primarily in warm, tropical seas. They typically inhabit shallow or moderate depths along continental coasts, though some species are occasionally found in freshwater or ascend rivers.1234
Specific groups have distinct regional preferences:
* True toadfishes are common residents of shallow coastal waters, such as the oyster toadfish found along eastern North America.14
* Venomous toadfishes are restricted to the coasts and rivers of Central and South America.14
* Midshipmen (Porichthys) are found along the tropical and temperate coasts of the Americas.14