Canthigaster rostrata
Also known as: Caribbean Sharpnose Puffer, Pufferfish, Sharpnose Pufferfish
Found singly or in pairs, swimming close to reef margins, mangroves, and seagrass beds, of lagoons and seaward reefs.
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.
Found singly or in pairs, swimming close to reef margins, mangroves, and seagrass beds, of lagoons and seaward reefs.
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I live in San Pedro Belize and dive few times every week. For the past few weeks we have had thousands of Sharpnose Puffers all over the reef; for the past week or so they are dying...this is not the first time that this is taken place. What are the reasons?
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