| Family: |
Tetraodontidae (Puffers), subfamily: Tetraodontinae |
| Max. size: |
14 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine |
| Distribution: |
Southwest Pacific: Australia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-10; Anal soft rays: 6-8 |
| Biology: |
Inhabits shallow estuaries, often buried in sand with only eyes exposed. A schooling species (Ref. 9002). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 10 June 2011 Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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