Allenbatrachus grunniens
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| Allenbatrachus grunniens | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Batrachoidiformes |
| Family: | Batrachoididae |
| Genus: | Allenbatrachus |
| Species: | A. grunniens |
| Binomial name | |
| Allenbatrachus grunniens Linnaeus, 1758 | |
Allenbatrachus grunniens, commonly known as the grunting toadfish, is a species of toadfish found in marine and brackish waters in the Indo Pacific.[2] First described by Carl Linnaeus in 1758, A. grunniens is largely found in coastal waters and estuarine areas, especially over muddy bottoms.[3]
As ambush predators, Allenbatrachus grunniens rely on camouflage to blend into their surroundings. Their bodies are covered in patches of varying shades of brown and weed-like projections protrude from their faces.[4]