| Family: |
Tetraodontidae (Puffers), subfamily: Tetraodontinae |
| Max. size: |
40 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine |
| Distribution: |
Southeast Atlantic: Knysna to East London (South Africa). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-12; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 10-12. Color dark, belly pale; dark lines from above anal fin to chin; anus, pectoral base and gill opening in rounded black areas, and a black bar each side of angle of mouth along lower lip; fins dusky (Ref. 4919). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 07 June 2011 (B2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
poisonous to eat |
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