| 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)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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