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Bearded Puffer

Sphoeroides tyleri

Classification

The bearded puffer (Sphoeroides tyleri) is a species in the family Tetraodontidae (or pufferfish) which is typically found in marine coastal waters of the West Atlantic from Colombia to Southeastern Brazil. Characteristics Bearded pufferfish grow to around 12 cm (4-7") and usually swim at a depth of around 10–80 metres. They can be identified by three to four vague diagonal blotches on the lower cheek.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
Brazil · 14France · 6