Lagocephalus laevigatus (Linnaeus, 1766)

Smooth puffer

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Tetraodontiformes \| Tetraodontidae
Synonyms	Tetrodon laevigatus, Tetraodon laevigatus, Holocanthus melanothos, ... more
Common names	Puffer, Faux perroquet, Perroquet, ... more

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Main reference

Shipp, R.L. 1990. (Ref. 7464)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 100.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 3694); common length : 60.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 3694); max. published weight: 4,870 g (Ref. 40637)

Environment

Pelagic-neritic; brackish; marine; depth range 10 - 180 m (Ref. 27121)

Climate / Range

Subtropical

Western Atlantic: New England, USA and Bermuda to Argentina (Ref. 47377). Eastern Atlantic: Mauritania to Namibia (Ref. 27121).
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13 - 15; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 12 - 13

Inhabits inshore and near-shore areas, over sand or mud bottoms. Usually found alone or in small, loose aggregates. Adults are pelagic, but near continental margins; young are commonly found on coastal and offshore banks (Ref. 7251). Feeds on fish and shrimps (Ref. 28587). Minimum depth from Ref. 26912. Its flesh is very delicate; nevertheless, in certain region like the Pacific and the Indian Ocean, it is toxic (particularly the skin and the viscera) (Ref. 5377). Poisonous, should not be eaten (Ref. 36731).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Other (Ref. 5377)

Human uses
Fisheries: minor commercial


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

Low, minimum population doubling time 4.5 - 14 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
High vulnerability (60 of 100)	Very high

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