| Tetraodontidae (Puffers), subfamily: Tetraodontinae |
| 3.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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demersal; freshwater; pH range: 7.5 - 8.30000019073486, potamodromous |
| Asia: India. |
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| Reaches less than 2.5 cm TL. Probably one of the endangered species. Maximum length of 15 cm TL in Ref. 13614 is erroneous; length needs better source (RF). |
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Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 20 September 2010 (A2de+3de+4de) Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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Known from Pamba river, Vembanad lake, Minachil river and Shertallai in Kerala (Ref. 41236). Recorded from Chaliyar & Kole wetlands of Trichur (Ref. 43640) and Chalakkudy river (Ref. 43638, 45207). Also Ref. 4833, 43641, 45255.
Status of threat: Endangered (Ref. 50614). |
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