Perulibatrachus aquilonarius

photo by Bineesh, K.K.

Family:	Batrachoididae (Toadfishes), subfamily: Halophryninae
Max. size:	23.65 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:	benthopelagic; marine; depth range 10 - 30 m
Distribution:	Eastern Indian Ocean: India.
Diagnosis:	Dorsal soft rays (total): 17-18; Anal soft rays: 13-13. This species is characterized by its wide head (37.1-43.6%SL); dorsal-fin rays 17-18; anal-fin rays 13; pectoral-fin rays 21-23; a shallow, funnel-shaped pocket in the upper pectoral-fin axil; body and fins covered with small dark spots (Ref. 86922).
Biology:
IUCN Red List Status:	Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 11 July 2023 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:

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