Description

Also known as Clown Toby, Sharpnose Puffer, Toby, Tyler's Pufferfish, Tyler's Toby Puffer.

Found singly, or in small schools, hiding in holes and under ledges, over clear lagoons and seaward reefs.
They feed on algae, invertebrates, and sponges.
Length - 9cm
Depth - 1-40m
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/Canthigaster-tyleri.html