Species
Silver Toadfish
Lagocephalus sceleratus
Also known as Giant Toadfish · Giant Toado · North-West Blowfish · Silver Pufferfish · Silver-Checked Toadfish · Silver-Stripe Pufferfish
Tier 5light tackleQLDWA
0 waypoints16–28 cm (max 40 cm) typical
Overview: about silver toadfish
Small to medium-sized inshore and reef fish found in QLD and WA, putting up a decent fight on light tackle. Target with small baits or jigs in 10-50m, around reefs and structure. Not for the dinner plate, as they're highly toxic if eaten.
Biology: Silver Toadfish size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Inshore, Offshore, Pelagic, Reef
- Typical size
- 16–28 cm (max 40 cm)
- Diet
- benthic invertebrates
- Global range
- Indo-West Pacific
Safety & handling
Inedible — toxicDo not consume. This species carries toxins that survive cooking.
Recent community catches: anglers who caught silver toadfish
No silver toadfish catches logged yet. Log one and you'll be recognised here.
More information: silver toadfish references & sources
Saved.