Bellystriped blaasop explained

The bellystriped blaasop (Arothron inconditus) is a species of pufferfish that grows up to 40 cm and lives in South Africa.[1]

Distribution and habitat

Arothron inconditus lives in waters from 1 to 20 meters deep. It is native to South Africa, living in subtropical environments, in sandstone tide pools, beaches, and river mouths.[2]

Ecology

It is a colonial sessile insectivore. The juveniles of this species are 36–65 mm in length. It is an oviparous fish.

Conservation

It occurs in at least one marine protected area, yet it still has threats elsewhere, including pollution, climate change, residential development, and commercial development, so it is listed as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Arothron inconditus summary page. FishBase. en. 2019-04-08.
  2. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019-04-08.