| Family: |
Tetraodontidae (Puffers), subfamily: Tetraodontinae |
| Max. size: |
9.48 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 30 - 40 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: South Africa. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-9; Anal soft rays: 7-7. This species is distinguished by the following set of characters: D 8-9; A 7; pectoral-fin rays 14;
prebranchial margin with 14 (11-12) long spinules; 12 (14) spinules on the back between just
behind mid-dorsal branches of lateral line. Colouration: dorsal half of body blackish brown with many short white lines; an irregular white line running along ventrolateral part of body just above a skin fold from dorsal end of gill opening to caudal peduncle, and ventral part of body white (Ref. 131316). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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