Diamondback puffer
📖 Overview
Diamondback puffer (Lagocephalus guentheri) is a ray-finned fish of the family Tetraodontidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 37.4 cm. With a trophic level of 3.6, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13 - 14; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 12 - 13. Caudal fin moderately emarginate.: short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Diamondback puffer is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Diamondback puffer is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal. Subtropical West Pacific: Persian Gulf, southern Oman, India, Indonesia, northwestern Australia and the South China Sea.
🌿 Ecology
a variety of marine invertebrates (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lagocephalus guntheri | Miranda Ribeiro | 1915 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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