Family: |
Batrachoididae (Toadfishes), subfamily: Halophryninae |
Max. size: |
29 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; marine |
Distribution: |
Southeast Atlantic and western Indian Ocean: known only from South Africa, from Durban to Port St. Johns, Transkei. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 3-3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 19-20; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 15-17. Preserved specimens dark brown and mottled with lighter brown; smaller specimens with irregular cross bars (Ref. 4107). |
Biology: |
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IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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