Tetraodontidae (Puffers), subfamily: Tetraodontinae |
12 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
demersal; marine |
Southeast Atlantic: Port Alfred to Knysna (South Africa). Southwest Pacific: New Zealand. |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 9-9. Emerald green reticulations on back and caudal peduncle, becoming black laterally and bright silver ventrally (Ref. 4919). |
Probably pelagic. |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 08 June 2011 Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
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