Masked Puffer

Arothron diadematus

The masked puffer is a pufferfish in the family Tetraodontidae.
Masked puffer - Arothron diadematus Hamata, Egypt. Arothron diadematus,Egypt,Fall,Geotagged

Appearance

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''.

Distribution

Red Sea only.

Habitat

Associated with coral reefs, from surface to 20m depth.

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Status: Least concern
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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionChordata
ClassActinopterygii
OrderTetraodontiformes
FamilyTetraodontidae
GenusArothron
SpeciesA. diadematus
Photographed in
Egypt