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Bifax lacinia Greenfield, Mee & Randall, 1994 Two-faced toadfish |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Batrachoididae (Toadfishes), subfamily: Halophryninae | |||
| Max. size: | 33 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 6 - 8 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: known only from central and southern Oman. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 3-3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 23-24; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 15-18. Caudal fin rounded. | |||
| Biology: | Found in crevices. Produces a skin toxin that keeps predators away. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 11 July 2023 (B1ab(iii)+2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||