Description

Also known as Blue Spot Toby Pufferfish, Blue-spotted Toby.

Found singly or in pairs, over outer reef slopes.
They feed on filamentous algae and invertebrates.
Length - 11cm
Depth - 6-60m
Widespread Indo-Pacific

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. (edit) Ref: https://www.fishbase.se/summary/7846