Midshipman Midshipman: Photo by roncasual on Flickr. LATIN NAME Porichthys notatus AKA Plainfin midshipman, Humming Toadfish, California Canary fish LENGTH Typical length 15 cm (6”) Max length: 38.0 cm(15”) LIFETIME Not sufficient evidence PHYSICAL TRAITS Olive brown to bronze or dark iridescent purple on dorsal surface, paler on sides with a [...]

Oyster Toadfish Oyster Toadfish: Photo by Flying Cat Studios on Flickr. LATIN NAME Opsanus tau AKA Ugly toad, Oyster cracker, Bar dog, Dowdy LENGTH Avg. 30 cm (12”) max 38 cm (15”) WEIGHT Max 580g (1.3 lbs) LIFETIME Both males and females mature in their second year and live to approximately 8 and 5 [...]