Genus

Allenbatrachus

Species: 1
Photographed: 1 of 1
Difficulty rated: 1 of 1

Where the name comes from

named for fisheries biologist George Allen (1923-2011) from Humboldt State University (California, USA) in combination with the Greek bátrakhos (Gr. βᾰ́τρᾰχος), meaning 'frog', and an early generic term for toadfishes.

Subadult specimen from West Bengal state, India.

Allenbatrachus grunniensFreshwater Toadfish

Linnaeus, 1758

This species is relatively common in the aquarium hobby but contrary to popular belief is not venomous in any way. Its dorsal and opercular spines can pierce the skin, however, meaning extreme caution is necessary when netting it or performing aquarium maintenance. The genus Allenbatrachus was erected in 1997 to accom...

Moderate

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