Bicolored Toby

Canthigaster smithae

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Max Weight

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Max Depth

40 m

Canthigaster smithae is a species in the pufferfish family (Tetraodontidae).

Description

Characterized further by dark to medium brown on upper head and back and white below; faint brown to yellowish stripe from chin to lower tail base; yellowish rim around the eye; blue bands radiating from eye; caudal fins with dark brown upper and lower margins; depth of body at origin of anal fin 2.7-3.1 in SL; head length 2.1-2.5 in SL; snout length 1.5-1.9 in head length; caudal peduncle depth 2.3-3.5 in head length; slightly rounded caudal fin.

Distribution

Western Indian Ocean: Agalega Islands, Mauritius to Durban, South Africa. Also Maldives.

Habitat

Inhabits outer reef slopes. Solitary. Found on clear inner reefs, often on slopes near bases of steep walls with mixed rubble and boulders in depths of about 30 meters.

Colors

white

black

brown

yellow

orange

blue

Habitat and Environment

Coral reef

Conservation status

(LC) Least concern

Poisonous

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Social Behaviour

Solitary

Danger to human

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Venomous

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Similar Species

Banded Toadfish Blacksaddle Toby Blackspotted Puffer (blue) Blackspotted Puffer (grey) Blackspotted Puffer (yellow) Blackspotted Puffer (yellow-blue)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bicolored Toby dangerous?

Bicolored Toby is classified as: No, No, No. Always exercise caution and keep a safe distance.

Where can you find Bicolored Toby?

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How deep does Bicolored Toby live?

Bicolored Toby can be found at depths of up to 40 meters.