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Arothron carduus (Cantor, 1849) Multi-line pufferfish |
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photo by
Matsuura, K. |
| Family: | Tetraodontidae (Puffers), subfamily: Tetraodontinae | |||
| Max. size: | 34.2 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range - 10 m | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-Pacific: Malaysia and Ryukyu Is,; possibly in the Philippines and Japan (132210) . | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-11; Anal soft rays: 9-10; Vertebrae: 19-19. This species is distinguished by the following characters: longitudinal black lines on the body are many; caudal fin with irregular black lines and spots, and a yellow ventral region (Ref. 132210). | |||
| Biology: | ||||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 07 June 2011 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | poisonous to eat | |||