Author: (Marion de Procé, 1822)
FBname: Narrow-lined puffer
Comments: Inhabits muddy substrates, usually shallow coastal slopes to about 20 meters depth and in shallow estuaries (Ref. 48637).  Occurs in estuaries, sheltered reef flats, and lagoons to a depth of more than 17 m.  Common in seagrass beds and sandy areas; juveniles found among mangroves (Ref. 1602).  Benthopelagic (Ref. 58302).