| Family: |
Tetraodontidae (Puffers), subfamily: Tetraodontinae |
| Max. size: |
23 cm SL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 48.4 g |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine |
| Distribution: |
Indo-West Pacific. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-14; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 10-11; Vertebrae: 21-21 |
| Biology: |
Flesh, liver, ovaries, testes, skin and intestine toxic (Ref. 42715). Occur in sandy and rubble areas adjacent to corals and rocky reefs. Observed to bury itself in sand, with only the eyes and parts of the dorsal body being exposed (Ref. 128523). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 08 June 2011 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
poisonous to eat |
| Country info: |
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