| Family: |
Tetraodontidae (Puffers), subfamily: Tetraodontinae |
| Max. size: |
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| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range - 22 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Central Atlantic: known from the type locality, Caribbean Sea, off Colombia, 8°59'N, 76°39-42.8'W. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-8; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 7-7. Dorsally and laterally, basal pigmentation light grey or brown, with a few dark, poorly defined blotches. Cheeks with uniform basal pigment, without distinct markings. Ventral surface unpigmented. Lappets absent (Ref 53033). |
| Biology: |
Minimum depth from Ref. 58018. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 07 June 2011 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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