Takifugu reticularis (Tian, Cheng & Wang, 1975)

Family:  Tetraodontidae (Puffers), subfamily: Tetraodontinae
Max. size:  29 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Northwest Pacific: Yellow Sea and East China Sea.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15-16; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 13-15
Biology:  Internal organs and blood thought to be toxic, toxicity unknown (Ref. 42715).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 10 June 2011 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  other


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