Lagocephalus lagocephalus lagocephalus (Linnaeus, 1758)

Oceanic puffer

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Tetraodontiformes \| Tetraodontidae
Synonyms	Tetraodon lagocephalus, Lagocephalus lagocephalus, Lagocephalus lagocephalus nigridorsum, ... more
Common names	Puffer, Compère océanique, Botete oceánico, ... more

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Main reference

Schneider, W. 1990. (Ref. 2683)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 61.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 2850); max. published weight: 3,170 g (Ref. 40637)

Environment

Benthopelagic; oceanodromous (Ref. 51243); marine; depth range 10 - 476 m (Ref. 39327), usually 10 - 100 m (Ref. 2700)

Climate / Range

Subtropical

Atlantic, Indian and Pacific: in tropical and subtropical waters. Western Atlantic: Newfoundland, Canada to Brazil (Ref. 36453). Eastern Atlantic: Orkney Island and the Azores to South Africa (but very rare in the north), also in the Mediterranean (Ref. 10001).
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13 - 16; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 11 - 13. Adults dark green, brownish grey, or blue above, white below; juveniles with about 9 bars on back, from eye to dorsal fin; dark spots on front and middle of belly and on side near pectoral base in specimens less than 33 cm (Ref. 4919).

Primarily an oceanic (Ref. 2850, 2683), pelagic species but may enter estuaries (Ref. 4919). Feeds on crustaceans and squids (Ref. 10001). Suspected responsible for fatal poisoning (Ref. 4919). Should not be eaten (Ref. 36731).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Other (Ref. 4919)

Human uses
Fisheries: commercial; gamefish: yes


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