Description

Also known as Bullseye Puffer, Pufferfish, Sharpnose Pufferfish, Toby.

Found singly, over rubble and sandy areas of seaward reefs.
They feed on crustaceans, invertebrates and zooplankton.
Length - 10cm
Depth - 10-80m
Widespread Indian Ocean

The bodies of Pufferfish are covered in a toxic mucus, if the skin or flesh is consumed it can be fatal to humans.
When threatened they will puff up like a football to deter predators. Ref: https://www.fishbase.se/summary/65363