| Family: |
Batrachoididae (Toadfishes), subfamily: Halophryninae |
| Max. size: |
35 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Atlantic: Ghana to Walvis Bay, Namibia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 3-3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16-21; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 14-17. Back dark brown in color; sides and belly light brown; irregular brown lines covering entire body except belly; soft dorsal and anal fins with oblique brown stripes (Ref. 4107). |
| Biology: |
Inhabits coastal waters (Ref. 2683). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 10 July 2012 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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