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Canthigaster marquesensis Allen & Randall, 1977 |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Tetraodontidae (Puffers), subfamily: Canthigasterinae | |||
| Max. size: | 7.1 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 15 - 42 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Central Pacific: Nuku Hiva, Marquesas Islands. | |||
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| Biology: | Feeds on filamentous algae and small invertebrates (Ref. 89972). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 08 June 2011 (B1ab(iii)+2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||