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Canthigaster punctatissima (Günther, 1870) Spotted sharpnosed puffer |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Tetraodontidae (Puffers), subfamily: Canthigasterinae | |||
| Max. size: | 9 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 3 - 21 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Central Pacific: Guaymas, Mexico to Panama and the Galapagos Islands. | |||
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| Biology: | Hides in shaded, protected recesses in rocky reefs, boulder strewn slopes and along walls (Ref. 5227). Monogamous (Ref. 52884). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 May 2008 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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