Family: |
Tetraodontidae (Puffers), subfamily: Tetraodontinae |
Max. size: |
17 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 10 - 60 m |
Distribution: |
Eastern Pacific: Gulf of California to Chimbote Bay, Peru. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Found on soft bottom of shallow waters (Ref. 9349). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 May 2008 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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