| Family: |
Tetraodontidae (Puffers), subfamily: Tetraodontinae |
| Max. size: |
15.9 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 83.3 g |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine |
| Distribution: |
Northwest Pacific: Japan and southern Korea to Vietnam (Ref. 46893). |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
During high tide, mature individuals swim ashore in large numbers and spawn on beaches. Eggs are left partially buried in sand and rubble (Ref. 240). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 10 June 2011 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
poisonous to eat |
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