| Tetraodontidae (Puffers), subfamily: Canthigasterinae |
| 12 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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reef-associated; depth range 2 - 25 m, non-migratory |
| Western Pacific: Philippines to the Solomon Islands, north to Ryukyu Islands and southern Marianas, south to Vanuatu. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-10; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 8-9. Caudal fin with a series of faint, narrow undulating lines (Ref. 559).
Description: Characterized further by brownish color with combination of fine blue to white lines and white spots on head and body; dorsal fin base with blue or green-edged black spot; yellowish tail, blue-barred; depth of body at origin of anal fin 2.4-3.1 in SL; head length 2.4-2.6 in SL; snout length 1.4-1.6 in head length; bony interorbital width 2.9-3.8 in head length; caudal peduncle depth 2.0-2.4 in head length; slightly rounded caudal fin (Ref. 90102). |
| Inhabits sandy areas of shallow lagoons and channels (Ref. 9710, 48637). Also found in silty bays or harbors around wharf pilings. Adults usually in pairs (Ref. 48637). |
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(Ref. 96402)
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| harmless |
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Specimens were collected from Calbiga-a creek, Leyte in 1993 (Ref. 7223) and Leyte Gulf (Ref. 68980). Also Ref. 1602, 9710, 48613. |
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