Canthigaster rapaensis Allen & Randall, 1977
Canthigaster rapaensis
photo by Williams, J.T.

Family:  Tetraodontidae (Puffers), subfamily: Canthigasterinae
Max. size:  7.8 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine, non-migratory
Distribution:  Central Pacific: French Polynesia.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 08 June 2011 (B2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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