Lagocephalus suezensis Clark & Gohar, 1953
photo by Randall, J.E.

Family:  Tetraodontidae (Puffers), subfamily: Tetraodontinae
Max. size:  19.5 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 85.5 g
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 25 - 40 m
Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: Suez. Mediterranean: immigrant (Ref. 94612).
Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-11; Anal soft rays: 9-9
Biology:  Maximum depth reported taken from Ref. 127989.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 08 June 2011 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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