The Figueiredo's sharpnose puffer (Canthigaster figueiredoi) is a saltwater fish of the family Tetraodontidae that grows up to 12 cm.
Description
The Figueiredo's sharpnose puffer is a small sharpnose puffer or toby (Tetraodontidae) from reef water of the western Atlantic, off Brazil. The species grows to about 8 cm and has a stocky, scaleless body with a pointed snout and a brown to olive pattern of spots and lines; when threatened it inflates with water. With a strong beak-like jaw it gnaws at invertebrates, coral and algae. Its organs contain deadly tetrodotoxin; the fish must not be eaten.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Figueiredo's sharpnose puffer?
The Figueiredo's sharpnose puffer has a flattened, disc-shaped body, is mainly brown and shows a spots pattern.
Where does the Figueiredo's sharpnose puffer live?
The Figueiredo's sharpnose puffer lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Figueiredo's sharpnose puffer get?
The Figueiredo's sharpnose puffer grows to a maximum of about 12 cm.
Is the Figueiredo's sharpnose puffer dangerous to humans?
The Figueiredo's sharpnose puffer is venomous — handle spines with care and seek medical help after a sting if needed.
Is the Figueiredo's sharpnose puffer edible?
Yes, the Figueiredo's sharpnose puffer is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Canthigaster
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