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Tetraodontidae (Puffers) > Canthigasterinae
Etymology: Canthigaster: Greek, kanthos = the outer or inner corner of the eye, where the lids meet, 1646 + Greek, gaster = stomach (Ref. 45335).
More on author: Günther.
Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range
Ecologia
marinhas associadas(os) a recifes; intervalo de profundidade 0 - 50 m (Ref. 86997). Tropical
Southeast Atlantic: known only from St. Helena and Ascension islands.
Tamanho / Peso / Idade
Maturity: Lm ? range ? - ? cm
Max length : 6.7 cm SL macho/indeterminado; (Ref. 86997)
Descrição suscinta
Morfologia | Morfometria
Espinhos dorsais (total): 0; Raios dorsais (total): 9-10; Espinhos anais 0; Raios anais : 8 - 9. Distinguished from all Atlantic Canthigaster species (except C. supramacula) by the absence of longitudinal dark stripes on the side of the body or caudal peduncle. Distinguished from C. supramacula by the absence of a conspicuous dark spot on the dorsum (Ref. 43205).
Occurs in tide pools and to depths of up to 45 m (Ref. 43205). Also found in rocky areas to at least 50 m depth; adults often in pairs (Ref. 86997).
Ciclo de vida ou comportamento de acasalamento
Maturidade | Reprodução | Desova | Ovos | Fecundidade | Larvas
Moura, R.L. and R.M.C. Castro, 2002. Revision of Atlantic sharpnose pufferfishes (Tetraodontiformes: Tetraodontidae: Canthigaster), with description of three new species. Proc. Biol. Soc. Wash. 115(1):32-50. (Ref. 43205)
Status na Lista Vermelha da UICN (Ref. 130435)
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