Common name of Dichotomyctere ocellatus
 
Common name Eyespot pufferfish
Language English
Type FAO old
Official trade name No
Rank 4 - (Less common name)
Country Global
Locality
Ref. Rainboth, W.J., 1996
Life stage juveniles and adults
Sex females and males
Core behavior
1st modifier color pattern(s)
2nd modifier
Remarks Scientific name is listed as Chelonodon biocellatus (Ref. 12693). Pufferfishes get their name from their ability to greatly inflate themselves by drawing water into their abdomens (Ref. 5288). Name not listed in ASFIS version 2006 (Ref. 56807).
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