Sphoeroides georgemilleri Shipp, 1972

Family:  Tetraodontidae (Puffers), subfamily: Tetraodontinae
Max. size: 
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range - 22 m
Distribution:  Western Central Atlantic: known from the type locality, Caribbean Sea, off Colombia, 8°59'N, 76°39-42.8'W.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-8; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 7-7. Dorsally and laterally, basal pigmentation light grey or brown, with a few dark, poorly defined blotches. Cheeks with uniform basal pigment, without distinct markings. Ventral surface unpigmented. Lappets absent (Ref 53033).
Biology:  Minimum depth from Ref. 58018.
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 07 June 2011 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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