Takifugu niphobles (Jordan & Snyder, 1901)
photo by Patzner, R.

Family:  Tetraodontidae (Puffers), subfamily: Tetraodontinae
Max. size:  15.9 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 83.3 g
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Northwest Pacific: Japan and southern Korea to Vietnam (Ref. 46893).
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  During high tide, mature individuals swim ashore in large numbers and spawn on beaches. Eggs are left partially buried in sand and rubble (Ref. 240).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 10 June 2011 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  poisonous to eat


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