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Feroxodon multistriatus (Richardson, 1854) Manystriped blowfish |
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| Family: | Tetraodontidae (Puffers), subfamily: Tetraodontinae | |||
| Max. size: | 39 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Western Pacific: northwestern Australia and elsewhere in the region but mainly southwest Pacific. | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits shallow inshore waters and offshore soft bottoms (Ref. 9710). Feeds on fishes and invertebrates (Ref. 9710). Highly toxic and is responsible for amputation of swimmers toes (Ref. 9710). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 10 June 2011 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | venomous | |||