Tetraodontidae (Puffers), subfamily: Tetraodontinae |
18.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
pelagic; freshwater |
Asia: Mekong basin and possibly also in Chao Phraya basin. |
Back greenish brown to black, belly white, transition may be gradual or abrupt; back and side of head and body with numerous small black spots, usually several of them with a paler (orange to red in life) central area; no ocellus or no large blotch below dorsal-fin origin (Ref. 36949). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 13 March 2011 Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
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