Guineafowl puffer (Arothron meleagris)

Scientific name: Arothron meleagris Anonymous, 1798

The Guineafowl puffer (Arothron meleagris) is a marine fish of the family Tetraodontidae.

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-12; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 11 - 13. Body covered with prickles. Dark with numerous small white spots.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Arothron meleagris
Family: Tetraodontidae (Puffers)
Order: Tetraodontiformes (Puffers and Filefishes)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 50.0
Depth range: 3–24 m (10–79 ft)
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; depth range 3 - 24 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Indo-Pacific: East Africa south to Durban, South Africa and east to the Panama, north to Ryukyu Islands, south to Lord Howe and Easter islands. Eastern Pacific: Guaymas, Mexico to Ecuador.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Poisonous to eat
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)