Arothron nigropunctatus

Trunkfishes

  • Blackspotted pufferfish
  • Schwarzflecken-Kugelfisch
  • Zwartgevlekte kogelvis
  • Poisson-ballon à taches noires
  • Pez glodo enmascarado
  • Pesce palla macchiato

Distribution

  • The tropical Pacific
  • The Indian Ocean

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

  • The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
  • The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
  • The species can be found between 3 and 25 Meters.
  • Common species.

General behaviour of the species

  • Species generally living in a couple
  • The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 33 cm
  • The animal feeds mainly on small invertebrates that it gleans on the seafloor.
  • Diet : Sponges - Coral - Algae
  • The animal can show variable colouring

Relationship with humans

  • The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest