| Tetraodontidae (Puffers), subfamily: Tetraodontinae |
| 12.8 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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demersal; freshwater; pH range: 5.5 - 7.19999980926514; dH range: 5 - 15 |
| South America: Amazon River basin from Peru to Marajó Island, including tributaries Araguaia and Guaporé Rivers; Orinoco River basin near the mouth; Essequibo River basin. |
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Distinct large black spot on underside of caudal peduncle. |
| Found mostly in freshwater and coastal streams, but can tolerate brackish water. Sometimes kept in aquariums (Ref. 26938). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 06 November 2020 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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