Torquigener florealis (Cope, 1871) |
photo by
Randall, J.E. |
Family: | Tetraodontidae (Puffers), subfamily: Tetraodontinae | |||
Max. size: | 18.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range - 238 m | |||
Distribution: | Western Central Pacific: Hawaii to Japan and the East China Sea. | |||
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Biology: | Occurs over sand bottoms (Ref. 13849). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 08 June 2011 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |