Tetraodontidae (Puffers), subfamily: Tetraodontinae |
14 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
demersal; marine |
Southwest Pacific: Australia. |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-10; Anal soft rays: 6-8 |
Inhabits shallow estuaries, often buried in sand with only eyes exposed. A schooling species (Ref. 9002). |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 10 June 2011 Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
East coast from Townsville to southern New South Wales. |
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