spotted sharpnose

Canthigaster solandri

Ocellus at dorsal fin base

Tropical
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Indian Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Southeast Asia
Deep-bodied
Small
Tropical fish

spotted sharpnose is a marine fish of Central Pacific, including Hawaiian Islands. The species occupies marine waters. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 12.1 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Puffers, Triggerfishes, and Allies
Family: Tetraodontidae
Genus: Canthigaster
Maximum length: 12.1 cm
Water: Marine
Body shape: deep_bodied
Distribution: Central Pacific, including Hawaiian Islands. Indian Ocean species were re-identified as Canthigaster petersii (Ref. 123151 ). Population from the Philippines, Indonesia, New Guinea, Queensland, and Belau differs in coloration (formerly Canthigaster papua ); Replaced by Canthigaster margaritata in the Red Sea.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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