Checkered puffer
Sphoeroides testudineus
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Checkered puffer (Sphoeroides testudineus) is a marine fish of the family Tetraodontidae (Pufferfish), in the order Tetraodontiformes. Maximum recorded length is 39 cm, with a maximum published weight of 0.4 kg. It has been recorded to depths of 48 m. Recorded habitats include neritic, coral reefs, estuaries.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 38.79999923706055 cm |
| Maximum Weight | 0.4 kg |
| Depth Range | ?-48m |
Habitat & Distribution
Neritic, coral reefs, estuaries
Taxonomy
| Order | Tetraodontiformes (Pufferfish and allies) |
| Family | Tetraodontidae (Pufferfish) |
| Species | Sphoeroides testudineus |
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