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

Family:  Batrachoididae (Toadfishes), subfamily: Halophryninae
Max. size:  18.9 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; brackish; marine
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 (DD); Date assessed: 30 June 2016 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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