The Banded sharpnose pufferfish (Canthigaster coronata) is a saltwater fish of the family Tetraodontidae that grows up to 11 cm.
Description
The crowned toby is a sharpnose puffer (Tetraodontidae) endemic to the Hawaiian Islands. The species is small, has a pointed snout and bears three to four dark saddle blotches over the back that look like a crown. It lives on rocky and coral-rich bottoms, usually in deeper water. With its beak-like tooth plates it cracks small invertebrates. Like all puffers it can contain the toxic tetrodotoxin; do not eat this fish.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Banded sharpnose pufferfish?
The Banded sharpnose pufferfish has a flattened, disc-shaped body, is mainly white and shows a vertical stripes pattern.
Where does the Banded sharpnose pufferfish live?
The Banded sharpnose pufferfish lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Banded sharpnose pufferfish get?
The Banded sharpnose pufferfish grows to a maximum of about 11 cm.
Is the Banded sharpnose pufferfish dangerous to humans?
The Banded sharpnose pufferfish is venomous — handle spines with care and seek medical help after a sting if needed.
Is the Banded sharpnose pufferfish edible?
The Banded sharpnose pufferfish is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Canthigaster
More from the family Tetraodontidae
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