| Family: |
Tetraodontidae (Puffers), subfamily: Tetraodontinae |
| Max. size: |
20 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: Xora mouth to Durban (South Africa). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-9; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 8-8; Vertebrae: 19-19 |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 07 June 2011 (B2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
poisonous to eat |
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