Family: |
Tetraodontidae (Puffers), subfamily: Tetraodontinae |
Max. size: |
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Environment: |
demersal; marine |
Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: Natal, South Africa. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-9; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 7-7. Specimens in alcohol greyish brown with small pale spots and smaller pale dots above; white stripe on posterior part of upper lateral line; belly and fins white (Ref. 11228). |
Biology: |
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IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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