Feroxodon multistriatus (Richardson, 1854)
Manystriped blowfish
photo by CSIRO

Family:  Tetraodontidae (Puffers), subfamily: Tetraodontinae
Max. size:  39 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine
Distribution:  Western Pacific: northwestern Australia and elsewhere in the region but mainly southwest Pacific.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits shallow inshore waters and offshore soft bottoms (Ref. 9710). Feeds on fishes and invertebrates (Ref. 9710). Highly toxic and is responsible for amputation of swimmers toes (Ref. 9710).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 10 June 2011 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  venomous


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