Family: |
Tetraodontidae (Puffers), subfamily: Tetraodontinae |
Max. size: |
21 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; brackish; marine; depth range 1 - 30 m |
Distribution: |
Eastern Indian Ocean: southern Australia, from Western Australia to New South Wales. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
A shallow water species found in estuaries and coastal waters (Ref. 9563). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 08 June 2011 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
poisonous to eat |
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