Common name of Arothron reticularis
 
Common name Reticulated pufferfish
Language English
Type Vernacular
Official trade name No
Rank 2 - (Preferred common name (unique))
Country Australia
Locality
Ref. Allen, G.R. and R. Swainston, 1988
Life stage juveniles and adults
Sex females and males
Core behavior
1st modifier morphology
2nd modifier
Remarks Pufferfishes get their name from their ability to greatly inflate themselves by drawing water into their abdomens (Ref. 5288).
 
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