Arothron diadematus (Rüppell, 1829)

Masked puffer

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Tetraodontiformes \| Tetraodontidae
Synonyms	Tetraodon diadematus, ... more
Common names	Naamiopallokala, Lesh, ... more

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Arothron diadematus

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Main reference

Randall, J.E. 1986. (Ref. 8883)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 30.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 9710)

Environment

Reef-associated; marine

Climate / Range

Tropical

Western Indian Ocean: Red Sea. Very closely related to and considered by some authors conspecific with the Indo-Pacific Arothron nigropunctatus (Bloch & Schneider).
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Inhabits coral-rich fringing reefs (Ref. 9710).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 84930)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

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