White-spotted Puffer

Canthigaster janthinoptera
(Other names Honeycomb Toby)
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Brown bodied with medium sized white spots margined in black, these spots can appear to be a pale green on the top half of the fish. The head displays irregular lines also margined in black but are generally pale green to green in colour. Commonly found in pairs or soley along coastal reefs around drop offs, overhangs and protected areas.

Size: 9cm in length (maximum)

Diet: Sponges, polychaetes & algae

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Left: John Natoli
Centre: Ian Banks
Right: John Natoli
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