Thalassophryne

There are currently six recognized species in this genus: • Thalassophryne amazonica Steindachner, 1876 • Thalassophryne maculosa Günther, 1861 (Cano toadfish) • Thalassophryne megalops B. A. Bean & A. C. Weed, 1910 • Thalassophryne montevidensis (C. Berg (es), 1893) • Thalassophryne nattereri Steindachner, 1876 • Thalassophryne punctata Steindachner, 1876 ==Venom==

Members of the genus Thalassophyne are venomous. Venom is delivered through two hollow spines on the dorsal fin and two spines on pre-opercular regions, a venomous gland is located at the base of the spines and can be erected or depressed by the fish. ==References==