Sphoeroides rosenblatti Bussing, 1996 |
photo by
Robertson, R. |
Family: | Tetraodontidae (Puffers), subfamily: Tetraodontinae | |||
Max. size: | 21.92 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | demersal; brackish; marine; depth range 4 - 17 m | |||
Distribution: | Eastern Central Pacific: Costa Rica and Panama. | |||
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Biology: | Inhabit inshore waters to 4 m depth in brackish-water estuaries, amongst mangroves and river mouths. | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 May 2008 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |