| Family: |
Tetraodontidae (Puffers), subfamily: Canthigasterinae |
| Max. size: |
9 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 3 - 21 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Central Pacific: Guaymas, Mexico to Panama and the Galapagos Islands. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Hides in shaded, protected recesses in rocky reefs, boulder strewn slopes and along walls (Ref. 5227). Monogamous (Ref. 52884). |
| 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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