| Family: |
Batrachoididae (Toadfishes), subfamily: Halophryninae |
| Max. size: |
18.9 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; brackish; marine |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: Madagascar and Reunion. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 3-3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 22-22; Anal soft rays: 19-19; Vertebrae: 18-19. This species is distinguished by its dark color; anal-fin rays 19, dorsal-fin rays 22; usually with a single, simple, pointed orbital cirrus; a simple, pointed barbel at the end of the maxilla; pointed teeth (Ref. 57933). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 30 June 2016 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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