The Bocon Toadfish (Amphichthys cryptocentrus), recognized for its broad, flattened head and distinctive croaking sounds, is a demersal species found primarily in the shallow coastal waters of the Western Atlantic, particularly in the Caribbean Sea and along the coasts of Central and South America. While not a major target of large-scale commercial fisheries due to its unappealing appearance and limited culinary demand, the Bocon Toadfish is sometimes caught incidentally by artisanal and subsistence fishers in countries such as Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, and parts of Mexico. In these regions, the species may be used locally for food or as bait in other fisheries. Overall, the fishing industry for Bocon Toadfish remains small and localized, with the bulk of harvest occurring in the aforementioned countries where coastal communities utilize a wide range of marine resources.
| Rank | Country | Metric Tons |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brazil | 310 |
Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.