Arothron manilensis (Striped puffer)

Identification

Brown body with dark brown stripes, black blotch on the pectoral fin base, yellow eyes.

Status

Habitat

West Pacific. West Australia to Kalimantan (Borneo) in Indonesia to Tonga, South West Japan and Micronesia. Coastal mangroves, seagrass beds, weedy areas and sand and silt bottoms near reefs, or in estuaries, in a depth range of 2-20 meters. Juveniles are mostly found in mangroves or estuaries.

Reproduction

Size

Up to 31cm.

Prey / Predation

Special features