| Family: |
Diodontidae (Porcupinefishes (burrfishes)) |
| Max. size: |
40 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 70 m |
| Distribution: |
Indo-Pacific: Southern Australia from central New South Wales to a similar latitude in Western Australia. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Found commonly in shallow bays. Nocturnal. Occurs in small aggregations. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
poisonous to eat |
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