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Tetraodontidae

Peruvian puffer

Sphoeroides sechurae

Seventeen Centimeters Pufferfish of the Pacific Ocean

Tropical
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Pacific Ocean
South America
Medium
Tropical fish

Peruvian puffer is a marine fish of Eastern Pacific. The species occupies marine waters. Records give a maximum length of 17 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Puffers, Triggerfishes, and Allies
Family: Tetraodontidae
Genus: Sphoeroides
Maximum length: 17 cm
Water: Marine
Distribution: Eastern Pacific: Gulf of California to Chimbote Bay, Peru.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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