| Tetraodontidae (Puffers), subfamily: Tetraodontinae |
| 20 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
|
demersal |
| Western Indian Ocean: 6°S to Xora River mouth, South Africa. Western Central Pacific: Papua New Guinea. |
|
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-10; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 8-9. Large bluish spots and 4 vague darker vertical bars (1st across eye, 4th on caudal peduncle). |
| Found in weedy areas of quiet waters (Ref. 4919). |
|
(Ref. 96402)
|
| harmless |
|
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