Chatrabus hendersoni

Chatrabus hendersoni (Smith, 1952) is a species of actinopterygii belonging to the family Batrachoididae (order Batrachoidiformes).

Common name. In English this species is commonly known as the chocolate toadfish.

Taxonomy. The scientific name Chatrabus hendersoni (Smith, 1952) places this species within the actinopterygii lineage, among the most diverse vertebrates on Earth.

Description & ecology. As a member of Batrachoidiformes, Chatrabus hendersoni exhibits the group's characteristic adaptations: a actinopterygii fish Its biology reflects the demands of its particular habitat and life history within the family Batrachoididae.

Distribution. The species occurs within the natural range of its lineage; precise localities and depth preferences are documented in the taxonomic literature for Batrachoididae.

Human relevance. Like many fishes, it may be of interest to fisheries, aquaculture, the aquarium trade, or conservation, depending on its abundance and distribution.