Bennett's Puffer

Canthigaster bennetti
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Upper half of body is army green with light blue and pink mixed spots. Has a distinct black spot on dorsal fin. Irresdescent blue lines radiate from eyes. Upper and lower body divided by black band. Lower body is pale pink to white. Found near protected bays of algae reefs or in and around the mangroves amongst sargassum weed zones.

Size: 10cm in Length (Maximum)

Diet: Algae & Small Invertebrates.

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Left: Ian Banks
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