Guentheridia formosa (Günther, 1870)
Spotted puffer
photo by Robertson, R.

Family:  Tetraodontidae (Puffers), subfamily: Tetraodontinae
Max. size:  26 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Eastern Central Pacific: Costa Rica to Ecuador.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Coastal species found on soft bottom (Ref. 9349). Carnivorous.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 May 2008 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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