Arothron stellatus

Trunkfishes

  • Stellate puffer
  • Riesen-Kugelfisch
  • Reuzen kogelvis
  • Poisson-ballon étoilé
  • Pez glodo gigante
  • Pesce palla stellato

Distribution

  • The tropical Pacific
  • The Red Sea
  • 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 motionless in its environment
  • The species is generally found on or close to the seafloor.
  • The species can be found between 3 and 60 Meters.
  • Uncommon Species

General behaviour of the species

  • Species generally solitary
  • The animal is fearful of the diver

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 120 cm
  • The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
  • Diet : - Echinoderms - Coral - Mollusks

Relationship with humans

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