| Family: |
Tetraodontidae (Puffers), subfamily: Tetraodontinae |
| Max. size: |
21.92 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; brackish; marine; depth range 4 - 17 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Central Pacific: Costa Rica and Panama. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Inhabit inshore waters to 4 m depth in brackish-water estuaries, amongst mangroves and river mouths. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 May 2008 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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