Colletteichthys occidentalis Greenfield, 2012
Arabian toadfish
photo by Randall, J.E.

Family:  Batrachoididae (Toadfishes), subfamily: Halophryninae
Max. size:  14.78 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Indian Ocean: from the Persian Gulf: from Jana Island, Saudia Arabia east to Kutach, India.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 3-3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 19-20; Anal soft rays: 15-15; Vertebrae: 28-28. This species is distinguished by the following characters: a single tentacle located above the posterior portion of the eye; dorsal-fin rays usually 19; anal-fin rays usually 15; dorsal, anal, and caudal fins gray with distinct white markings (Ref. 89101).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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