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Arothron inconditus Smith, 1958 Bellystriped blaasop |
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photo by
Koch, R.J. |
| Family: | Tetraodontidae (Puffers), subfamily: Tetraodontinae | |||
| Max. size: | 40 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Southeast Atlantic: Knysna to East London (South Africa). | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-12; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 10-12. Color dark, belly pale; dark lines from above anal fin to chin; anus, pectoral base and gill opening in rounded black areas, and a black bar each side of angle of mouth along lower lip; fins dusky (Ref. 4919). | |||
| Biology: | ||||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 07 June 2011 (B2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | poisonous to eat | |||