| Family: |
Tetraodontidae (Puffers), subfamily: Tetraodontinae |
| Max. size: |
9.15 cm SL (female) |
| Environment: |
demersal |
| Distribution: |
Southeast Pacific: Norfolk Is. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal soft rays: 9-9; Vertebrae: 17-17. This species is distinguished by its plate-like nasal apparatus and bifurcate ventral flange of the parasphenoid (Ref. 101915).
Description: Ovary paired, bilobed, with pale eggs of 0.5 mm diameter. |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient
(Ref. 96402)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
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