The broadbodied toadfish (Riekertia ellisi) is a species of toadfish only known from the coasts of South Africa. This species grows to a length of 29cm (11inches) TL. Its binomial name honours two people: the generic name honours Dr. C. Riekert who sent J. L. B. Smith "many specimens", while the specific name honours P. V. Ellis who collected the type specimen.[1]