| Tetraodontidae (Puffers), subfamily: Tetraodontinae |
| 11.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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demersal; freshwater |
| Asia: Mekong basin. |
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Upturned mouth; light and dark marks forming a radial pattern surrounding eye (Ref. 27661); depressed head and body; a more or less complete ocellus on the posterior part of the body; a series of oblique stripes on the cheeks and on the lower anterior part of the body (Ref. 27732). |
| Usually found in large rivers with muddy substrate, close to the bottom (Ref. 27732). May also be found in rocky bottoms (Ref. 27661). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 13 March 2011 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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