Valentin's Sharpnose Puffer (Canthigaster valentini)

Also known as Banded Toby, Black Saddle Pufferfish, Blacksaddle Toby, Black-saddled Toby, Model Toby, Pufferfish, Saddle Valentini Puffer, Saddleback Pufferfish, Saddled Pufferfish, Saddled Toby, Saddled Toby Pufferfish, Sharpnose Pufferfish, Valentine Puffer, Valentine Pufferfish, Valentinni's Sharpnose Puffer, Valentinni's Sharpnose Pufferfish, Valentin's Sharpnose Puffer Toby

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Also known as Banded Toby, Black Saddle Pufferfish, Blacksaddle Toby, Black-saddled Toby, Model Toby, Pufferfish, Saddle Valentini Puffer, Saddleback Pufferfish, Saddled Pufferfish, Saddled Toby, Saddled Toby Pufferfish, Sharpnose Pufferfish, Valentine Puffer, Valentine Pufferfish, Valentinni's Sharpnose Puffer, Valentinni's Sharpnose Pufferfish, Valentin's Sharpnose Puffer Toby.

Found singly, pairs, or in harems, darting around coral heads and rocks, over lagoons and seaward reefs.
They feed on filamentous algae, corals, and a wide range of invertebrates.
Length - 11cm
Depth - 0-55m
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. Ref: http://www.fishbase.org/summary/6544

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