Batrachoididae (Toadfishes), subfamily: Halophryninae |
14.78 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
demersal; marine |
Indian Ocean: from the Persian Gulf: from Jana Island, Saudia Arabia east to Kutach, India. |
Dorsal spines (total): 3-3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 19-20; Anal soft rays: 15-15; Vertebrae: 28-28. This species is distinguished by the following characters: a single tentacle located above the posterior portion of the eye; dorsal-fin rays usually 19; anal-fin rays usually 15; dorsal, anal, and caudal fins gray with distinct white markings (Ref. 89101). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 11 July 2023 Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
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