Bearded puffer
Species of fish
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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.[1]
| Bearded puffer | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Tetraodontiformes |
| Family: | Tetraodontidae |
| Genus: | Sphoeroides |
| Species: | S. tyleri |
| Binomial name | |
| Sphoeroides tyleri Shipp, 1972 | |
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.[1] Bearded pufferfish are molluscivores and therefore typically feed on crustaceans, molluscs and echinoderms.[1]
Conservation
S. tyleri is listed on The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as LC (Least Concern)[2]
