Sphoeroides sechurae Hildebrand, 1946 Peruvian puffer |
photo by
Robertson, R. |
Family: | Tetraodontidae (Puffers), subfamily: Tetraodontinae | |||
Max. size: | 17 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 10 - 60 m | |||
Distribution: | Eastern Pacific: Gulf of California to Chimbote Bay, Peru. | |||
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Biology: | Found on soft bottom of shallow waters (Ref. 9349). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 May 2008 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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