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Takifugu flavidus (Li, Wang & Wang, 1975) Yellowbelly pufferfish |
| Family: | Tetraodontidae (Puffers), subfamily: Tetraodontinae | |||
| Max. size: | 35 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Northwest Pacific: Yellow Sea, the Gulf of Po-Hai and northern East China Sea. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15-16; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 13-15. Body covered with prickles. Yellowish-brown or greenish brown with many round white spots dorsally. An irregular small black blotch on side just behind pectoral fin. A longitudinal yellow band running on ventrolateral part of body from corner of mouth to lower base of caudal fin (Ref. 559). | |||
| Biology: | Occurs near shore (Ref. 11230). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 10 June 2011 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | poisonous to eat | |||