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Tetractenos hamiltoni (Richardson, 1846) |
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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 | |||