Family: |
Tetraodontidae (Puffers), subfamily: Tetraodontinae |
Max. size: |
15.3 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; freshwater |
Distribution: |
Asia: Mekong basin. |
Diagnosis: |
Conspicuous single ocellus on flank; dark green or bluish-green back and side, sharply demarcated from immaculate white belly; upper margin of caudal often orange (Ref. 43281). |
Biology: |
Found in habitats with swift current including rapids (Ref. 27661). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 February 2011 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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