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