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Pelagocephalus coheni Tyler & Paxton, 1979 |
| Family: | Tetraodontidae (Puffers), subfamily: Tetraodontinae | |||
| Max. size: | 9.15 cm SL (female) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Southeast Pacific: Norfolk Is. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal soft rays: 9-9; Vertebrae: 17-17. This species is distinguished by its plate-like nasal apparatus and bifurcate ventral flange of the parasphenoid (Ref. 101915). Description: Ovary paired, bilobed, with pale eggs of 0.5 mm diameter. | |||
| Biology: | ||||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 06 August 2014 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||