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Arothron diadematus (Rüppell 1829)

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Masked puffer ( anglais )

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The masked puffer (Arothron diadematus) is a pufferfish in the family Tetraodontidae.

Distribution

Red Sea only.

Description

Maximum length 30 cm, olive-green/grey with a black mask over the eyes and pectoral fins, mouth has a black border.[2] Usually solitary but schools during mating period. Some authors believe this to be a variation of the species Arothron nigropunctatus.[3]

Habitat

Associated with coral reefs, from surface to 20m depth.[2]

Gallery

  • Masked puffer face detail

    Masked puffer face detail

  • Masked puffer at night, resting (sleeping?) on a coral outcrop

    Masked puffer at night, resting (sleeping?) on a coral outcrop

  • View of the back

    View of the back

References

  1. ^ Shao, K.; Liu, M.; Jing, L.; Hardy, G.; Leis, J.L.; Matsuura, K. (2014). "Arothron diadematus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2014: e.T193722A2266549. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2014-3.RLTS.T193722A2266549.en. Retrieved 30 December 2021.
  2. ^ a b Siliotti, A. (2002) fishes of the red sea Verona, Geodia ISBN 88-87177-42-2
  3. ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.) (2007). "Arothron diadematus" in FishBase. 5 2007 version.

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Masked puffer: Brief Summary ( anglais )

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The masked puffer (Arothron diadematus) is a pufferfish in the family Tetraodontidae.

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