Common puffer
Dichotomyctere fluviatilis
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Brackish
Longitud Máxima
17,0 cm
Familia
Overview
Common puffer (Dichotomyctere fluviatilis) is a brackish-water fish of the family Tetraodontidae (Pufferfish), in the order Tetraodontiformes. Maximum recorded length is 17 cm. Recorded habitats include estuaries.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 17,0 cm |
Habitat & Distribution
Estuaries
Tipo de Agua
Brackish
Taxonomy
| Orden | Tetraodontiformes (Pufferfish and allies) |
| Familia | Tetraodontidae (Pufferfish) |
| Especies | Dichotomyctere fluviatilis |
Preguntas Frecuentes
How big does Common puffer get?
Common puffer can grow up to 17.0 cm long.
Where is Common puffer found?
Estuaries
What family does Common puffer belong to?
Common puffer (Dichotomyctere fluviatilis) belongs to the family Tetraodontidae (Pufferfish) in the order Tetraodontiformes (Pufferfish and allies).
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