Allenbatrachus meridionalis Greenfield & Smith, 2004
Allenbatrachus meridionalis
photo by Loiselle, P.V.

 Family:  Batrachoididae (Toadfishes), subfamily: Halophryninae
 Max. size:  18.9 cm SL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  demersal
 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: 
 IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient  (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
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 Entered by: Capuli, Estelita Emily - 19.06.07
 Modified by: Kesner-Reyes, Kathleen - 17.08.09

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