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Torquigener balteus Hardy, 1989 Slender blaasop |
| Family: | Tetraodontidae (Puffers), subfamily: Tetraodontinae | |||
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| Environment: | demersal; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: Natal, South Africa. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-9; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 7-7. Specimens in alcohol greyish brown with small pale spots and smaller pale dots above; white stripe on posterior part of upper lateral line; belly and fins white (Ref. 11228). | |||
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| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||