Family: |
Tetraodontidae (Puffers), subfamily: Tetraodontinae |
Max. size: |
26 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; marine |
Distribution: |
Eastern Central Pacific: Costa Rica to Ecuador. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Coastal species found on soft bottom (Ref. 9349). Carnivorous. |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 May 2008 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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