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Sphoeroides tyleri Shipp, 1972 Bearded puffer |
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photo by
Carvalho Filho, A. |
| Family: | Tetraodontidae (Puffers), subfamily: Tetraodontinae | |||
| Max. size: | 12 cm NG (male/unsexed); max.weight: 3.9 g | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 10 - 80 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Atlantic: Colombia to southeastern Brazil. | |||
| Diagnosis: | 3-4 vague diagonal blotches on lower cheek (Ref. 26938). | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits coastal waters (Ref. 36453). Feeds on crustaceans, mollusks and echinoderms (Ref. 36453). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 07 June 2011 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||