| Batrachoididae (Toadfishes), subfamily: Halophryninae |
| 27 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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demersal; marine |
| Western Indian Ocean: Apparently restricted to the western coast of India from Cochin north at least to the Malabar area. Records from Sri Lanka may be a different species. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 3-3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 20-20; Anal soft rays: 16-16. This species is distinguished by having 2 or more tentacles above the eye (Ref. 89101). |
| Prefers muddy bottoms (Ref. 68964). Caught by handlines and bottom trawls. Sold mostly fresh in markets. |
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Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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