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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Spotted puffer

Guentheridia formosa Günther, 1870
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Max Length
26 cm
Max Weight
—
Lifespan
—
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
—
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
23.00/100
Typical Length
—
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Spotted puffer is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Guentheridia formosa
Authority
Günther, 1870
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
26 cm
Latitude
1°S – 9°N
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
23.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Spotted puffer is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Spotted puffer is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Spotted puffer is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Spotted puffer is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal. Tropical; 9°N - 1°S Central Pacific: Costa Rica to Ecuador.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.3±0.47

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0166 × L2.92 (TL)
Max TL
26cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2008

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
23.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Latitude Range
9°N – 1°S
Described By
Günther, 1870

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