Fish Database - Species Details

Star Puffer

Arothron stellatus

Star Puffer

Description

Black spots on a white background. They can inflate themselves with water or air to deter predators

Length

120cm

Distribution

Indo-Pacific, Red Sea, Arabian Sea

Habitat

Coastal reefs, patch reefs with caves and large sponges

Behaviour

Shy fish most commonly seen singly

Food Preference

Invertebrates such as echinoderms

Depth


Min5m
Max60m

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