| Family: |
Tetraodontidae (Puffers), subfamily: Tetraodontinae |
| Max. size: |
17.6 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 103.7 g |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater; brackish; marine, anadromous |
| Distribution: |
Asia: China and Viet Nam. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Juveniles are found in brackish and fresh waters, but adults need marine conditions. Deadly poisonous to eat. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 10 June 2011 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
poisonous to eat |
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