Canthigaster callisterna (Ogilby, 1889) Clown toado |
photo by
Randall, J.E. |
Family: | Tetraodontidae (Puffers), subfamily: Canthigasterinae | |||
Max. size: | 23 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range - 250 m | |||
Distribution: | Southwest Pacific: Australia (Lord Howe and Norfolk Islands) and New Zealand (including Kermadec Islands) (Ref. 8879). | |||
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IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 07 June 2011 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |