White-spotted puffer

White-spotted puffer

A pufferfish with white polka dots.

Characteristics

A pufferfish with white polka dots spreading across its gray back. There is a circular pattern at the base of the pectoral fin. Vertical stripes run from the snout to the white belly.

Large individuals grow to about 50cm.

Picture of White-spotted puffer

Ecology

They are often found in places where seaweed grows, such as reefs and tide pools.

They prey on animal life such as crustaceans and starfish.

Habitat

Osezaki

The photo was taken in the shallow waters of Osezaki, about 2m deep. It was wandering alone on the rocks.

Hachijojima Sokodo Beach

It was swimming on the sand a little away from the coral reef at Sokodo Beach. It was slowly foraging without any sense of caution.

Pictures

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Picture of White-spotted puffer1|There is a circular pattern at the base of the pectoral fin.
There is a circular pattern at the base of the pectoral fin.
Picture of White-spotted puffer2|White polka dots spread across the back.
White polka dots spread across the back.
Picture of White-spotted puffer3|There are white rocks around the eyes.
There are white rocks around the eyes.
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