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Chelonodontops laticeps (Smith, 1948) Bluespotted blaasop |
| Family: | Tetraodontidae (Puffers), subfamily: Tetraodontinae | |||
| Max. size: | 20 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; brackish; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: 6°S to Xora River mouth, South Africa. Western Central Pacific: Papua New Guinea. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-10; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 8-9. Large bluish spots and 4 vague darker vertical bars (1st across eye, 4th on caudal peduncle). | |||
| Biology: | Found in weedy areas of quiet waters (Ref. 4919). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 09 June 2011 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||