| Family: |
Tetraodontidae (Puffers), subfamily: Canthigasterinae |
| Max. size: |
7.1 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 15 - 42 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Central Pacific: Nuku Hiva, Marquesas Islands. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Feeds on filamentous algae and small invertebrates (Ref. 89972). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 08 June 2011 (B1ab(iii)+2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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