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Diodon nicthemerus Cuvier, 1818 Slender-spined porcupine fish |
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photo by
Good, P. |
| Family: | Diodontidae (Porcupinefishes (burrfishes)) | |||
| Max. size: | 40 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 70 m | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-Pacific: Southern Australia from central New South Wales to a similar latitude in Western Australia. | |||
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| Biology: | Found commonly in shallow bays. Nocturnal. Occurs in small aggregations. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 29 November 2023 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | poisonous to eat | |||