Arothron reticularis (Bloch & Schneider, 1801)

Reticulated pufferfish

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Tetraodontiformes \| Tetraodontidae
Synonyms	Tetraodon reticularis, ... more
Common names	Reticulated blowfish, Reticulated toadfish, Reticulated puffer, ... more

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Main reference

Masuda, H., K. Amaoka, C. Araga, T. Uyeno and T. Yoshino. 1984. (Ref. 559)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 45.0 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 48637); common length : 20.0 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 2935)

Environment

Reef-associated; brackish; marine; depth range 1 - 25 m (Ref. 9407)

Climate / Range

Tropical

Indo-West Pacific: north to Ryukyu Islands.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 9 - 10. Body covered with prickles. White lines encircling eye (Ref. 559).

Occurs in shallow water reefs near sand or seaweed areas. Also found in estuaries and protected muddy bays; juveniles in mangroves and entering the lower reaches of streams (Ref. 9407, 48637). Adults at moderate depths, often laying on the mud during the day (Ref. 48637). Feeds on corals, mollusks, and other sand-dwelling invertebrates (2935).


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

Human uses
Fisheries: of no interest


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Moderate to high vulnerability (49 of 100)	Very high

Entered by Capuli, Estelita Emily

Modified by Ortañez, Auda Kareen

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