Contusus richei (Fréminville, 1813) Prickly toadfish |
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CSIRO |
Family: | Tetraodontidae (Puffers), subfamily: Tetraodontinae | |||
Max. size: | 25.4 cm SL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 7 years | |||
Environment: | demersal; depth range 1 - 50 m | |||
Distribution: | Eastern Indian Ocean: southern Australia. Southwest Pacific: New Zealand (Ref. 5755). | |||
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Biology: | Found in coastal waters (Ref. 9563). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | (Ref. 96402) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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Entered by: Binohlan, Crispina B. - 04.11.91 |
Modified by: Bailly, Nicolas - 09.06.15 |