Sphoeroides marmoratus (Lowe, 1838) Guinean puffer |
photo by
Patzner, R. |
Family: | Tetraodontidae (Puffers), subfamily: Tetraodontinae | |||
Max. size: | 20 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 1 - 100 m | |||
Distribution: | Eastern Atlantic: Portugal to Angola. | |||
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Biology: | Inhabits shallow waters (Ref. 2683). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 07 June 2011 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |