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Guentheridia formosa (Günther, 1870) Spotted puffer |
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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. | |||
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| 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 | |||