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Sphoeroides marmoratus (Lowe, 1838) Guinean puffer |
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photo by
Patzner, R. |
| Family: | Tetraodontidae (Puffers), subfamily: Tetraodontinae | |||
| Max. size: | 20 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 1 - 100 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Atlantic: Portugal to Angola. | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits shallow waters (Ref. 2683). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 07 June 2011 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||