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Austrobatrachus foedus (Smith, 1947) Puzzled toadfish |
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photo by
Swanepoel, J. |
| Family: | Batrachoididae (Toadfishes), subfamily: Halophryninae | |||
| Max. size: | 27 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Southeast Atlantic: South Africa. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 3-3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 20-21; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 16-17. Brownish-orange spots on pectoral fins (Ref. 11228). | |||
| Biology: | Rare species. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 11 July 2023 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||