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Canthigaster capistrata (Lowe, 1839) Macaronesian sharpnose-puffer |
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photo by
Pinheiro, P. |
| Family: | Tetraodontidae (Puffers), subfamily: Canthigasterinae | |||
| Max. size: | 9.2 cm NG (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 20 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Central Atlantic: known from oceanic islands. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-10; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 9-9. Absence of dark stripe extending anteriorly from the ventral caudal fin margin onto the caudal peduncle or flank; presence of a horizontal dark stripe extending from the dorsal caudal fin margin anteriorly to the pectoral fin base; absence of a conspicuous (larger than eye) spot slightly ahead and below dorsal fin base; absence of bars on the caudal fin (Ref. 43205). | |||
| Biology: | ||||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 08 June 2011 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||