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Prickly puffer
Ephippion guttifer
Family
Tetraodontidae
Max Length
80.0000012 cm
Max Weight
4.3 kg
IUCN Status
LC
Water Type
saltwater, mixed
Overview
Ephippion guttifer, commonly known as the prickly puffer, is a species of pufferfish native to the coasts of the eastern Atlantic Ocean from Gibraltar to Angola. This species grows to a length of 80 centimetres (31 in) TL. It is of importance to commercial fisheries and is popular as a gamefish. This species has the ability to get prickly when it puffs up. It is the only known member of the monotypic genus Ephippion.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big do Prickly puffer get?+
Prickly puffer (Ephippion guttifer) can reach up to 80.0000012 cm in length and 4.3 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.
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