A new record of the highly invasive and deadly pufferfishspecies Lagocephalus sceleratus has been made in the northern Mediterranean, raising significant concerns. This discovery, detailed in a study ...

Researchers have documented the northernmost record of the highly invasive silver-cheeked toadfish, Lagocephalus sceleratus, in the Mediterranean, raising concerns about its impact on marine ...

A silver toad (lagocephalus sceleratus), considered the most poisonous fish in the world, was caught in the waters of the Adriatic Sea. This unusual species, whose poison is 1,200 times stronger than ...

A toxic invader is causing damage in the waters surrounding Cyprus. Silver-cheeked toadfish are tearing nets apart while fishermen, despite state support, are fighting a losing battle. Fishing is the ...

The area in the northern Adriatic Sea where Lagocephalus sceleratus was caught, Medulin Bay, southern Istria, Croatia. Red dot indicates the exact location (44°47′24′′N, 13°55′43′′E). Credit must be ...

Marine biologist Alan Deidun has warned of increased sightings of the highly toxic invasive silver-cheeked toadfish. Posting on his Facebook page, Deidun said two juvenile silver-cheeked toadfish ...

AN INVASIVE pufferfish is causing havoc for Mediterranean fishers, and the toxin it carries is turning up in native shellfish. The silver-cheeked toadfish (Lagocephalus sceleratus, pictured) is native ...

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A poisonous fish that could be fatal if consumed has been spotted for the first time in Maltese waters, leading local researchers to call for an early warning system and an information campaign about ...