Half-smooth golden pufferfish
📖 Overview
Essentially an inhabitant of marine waters, but enters the mouths of rivers . Analysis of L. spadiceus showed that its tetrodotoxin levels were below the limit of quantification in tissues like the liver, muscle, and skin, indicating that the species is not poisonous .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 12 - 13; Anal soft rays: 10 - 12. : short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Half-smooth golden pufferfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Half-smooth golden pufferfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; brackish; demersal; oceanodromous . Subtropical West Pacific: Red Sea, South Africa, Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gastrophysus spadiceus | Richardson | 1845 | Synonym |
| Sphaeroides spadiceus | Richardson | 1845 | Synonym |
| Spheroides spadiceus | Richardson | 1845 | Synonym |
| Sphoeroides spadiceus | Richardson | 1845 | Synonym |
| Tetraodon spadiceus | Richardson | 1845 | Synonym |
| Tetrodon spadiceus | Richardson | 1845 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 6 records indexed .
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