Tetractenos hamiltoni (Richardson, 1846) |
photo by
Yau, B. |
Family: | Tetraodontidae (Puffers), subfamily: Tetraodontinae | |||
Max. size: | 14 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | demersal; marine | |||
Distribution: | Southwest Pacific: Australia. | |||
Diagnosis: | Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-10; Anal soft rays: 6-8 | |||
Biology: | Inhabits shallow estuaries, often buried in sand with only eyes exposed. A schooling species (Ref. 9002). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 10 June 2011 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |