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Banded Toadfish
Marilyna pleurosticta
Masked Puffer
Arothron diadematus
- Max size
- View in app
- Max depth
- 20 m
- Found in
- 2 regions
How to recognise it
- Colours
- whiteblackbrowngrey
- Body shape
- Globelike
- Pattern
- Camouflage pattern
- Family
- Tetraodontidae
The masked puffer (Arothron diadematus) is a pufferfish in the family Tetraodontidae.
Distribution
Red Sea only.
Description
Maximum length 30 cm, olive-green/grey with a black mask over the eyes and pectoral fins, mouth has a black border. Usually solitary but schools during mating period. Some authors believe this to be a variation of the species Arothron nigropunctatus.
Habitat
Associated with coral reefs, from surface to 20m depth.
Gallery
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Questions
Is Masked Puffer dangerous?
Masked Puffer is classified as poisonous. Always exercise caution and keep a safe distance.
Where can you find Masked Puffer?
EgyptJordan
How deep does Masked Puffer live?
Masked Puffer can be found at depths of up to 20 meters.
