Valentinni's Sharpnose Puffer [Canthigaster valentini]
Description
This sharp-snouted puffer is a small, alert reef fish that stands out with its distinctive patterning. Divers may see it hovering near coral heads or rocky outcrops, where it picks at algae and small invertebrates with quick, curious movements.
Where To See Valentinni's Sharpnose Puffer
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Fish, Sharks & Rays (plus Sea Turtles & Whales)
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Teleosts (Bony Fishes)
Teleostei
|
| Order |
Pufferfish & relatives
Tetraodontiformes
|
| Family |
Puffers
Tetraodontidae
|
| Genus |
Canthigaster
Canthigaster
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