Arothron inconditus Smith, 1958
Bellystriped blaasop
photo by Koch, R.J.

Family:  Tetraodontidae (Puffers), subfamily: Tetraodontinae
Max. size:  40 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Southeast Atlantic: Knysna to East London (South Africa).
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-12; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 10-12. Color dark, belly pale; dark lines from above anal fin to chin; anus, pectoral base and gill opening in rounded black areas, and a black bar each side of angle of mouth along lower lip; fins dusky (Ref. 4919).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 07 June 2011 (B2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  poisonous to eat


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