Jeffords, Jeffrey

puffer_w_spotted_openwater

Arothron hispidus

The white-spotted puffer's (Arothron hispidus) diet is said to include the infamously destructive Crown of Thorns starfish. A large puffer at nearly 19 inches (48 cm), it is diminutive compared to the map puffer, at 25 inches (65 cm).

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Identification
Arothron hispidus (Stripebelly puffer)
Location

Luzon Island, Philippines

Contributors
Jeffrey N. Jeffords
photographer copyright holder identification
Subjects
Subject Live Animal
Type Photo
Life Stages and Gender adult/sexually mature
Anatomy coloration/patterning cryptic
Anatomy coloration/patterning disruptive coloration (spots/stripes)
Behaviors locomotion swimming

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To cite this page: Jeffords, J. 2004. "puffer_w_spotted_openwater.jpg" (On-line), Animal Diversity Web. Accessed {%B %d, %Y} at https://animaldiversity.org/collections/contributors/jeffrey_jeffords/fish/puffer_w_spotted_openwater/

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