| Family: |
Tetraodontidae (Puffers), subfamily: Tetraodontinae |
| Max. size: |
35 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine |
| Distribution: |
Northwest Pacific: southern Hokkaido, Japan to the East China and Yellow seas. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15-18; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 13-16. Body covered with prickles. Many small dark blue spots dorsally. Pectoral and anal fins yellow; dorsal and caudal fins blackish-blue (Ref. 33390). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 10 June 2011 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
poisonous to eat |
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