Description

Also known as Hawaiian Sharpnose Puffer, Pufferfish, Sharpnose Pufferfish, Sharp-nosed Puffer, Spotted Puffer, Spotted Toby, Toby, White-spotted Puffer, White-spotted Toby.

Found singly, or in pairs, over coral, rock, rubble, and sandy areas, of protected lagoons and seaward reefs.
They feed on algae, benthic crustaceans, fish, invertebrates and sponges.
Length - 9cm
Depth - 1-30m
Pacific Ocean - Hawaiian Islands

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/Canthigaster-jactator.html