Tetraodontidae (Puffers), subfamily: Tetraodontinae |
15 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
demersal; marine |
Northwest Pacific: Japan and the Sea of Japan. |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-13; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 10-13. Body covered with prickles. Body dark green or dark brown dorsally, covered with many irregular white stripes; white ventrally (Ref. 559). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 10 June 2011 Ref. (130435)
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poisonous to eat |
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