St. Helena Sharpnose Pufferfish
Canthigaster sanctaehelenae
- Group: Pufferfish
- Typical depth: 0–50 m
- Max size: 6.7 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: EN
Found only around St. Helena and a few neighbouring islands, this little sharpnose puffer haunts tide pools and rocky ground down to about 50 metres, where adults often move in pairs. Its tiny range leaves it Endangered, vulnerable to any disturbance of its isolated home.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Tetraodontiformes › Tetraodontidae › Canthigaster
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 127412.
FAQ
- How deep does the St. Helena Sharpnose Pufferfish live?
- The St. Helena Sharpnose Pufferfish (Canthigaster sanctaehelenae) is typically found at 0–50 m.
- Is the St. Helena Sharpnose Pufferfish dangerous to divers?
- The St. Helena Sharpnose Pufferfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the St. Helena Sharpnose Pufferfish get?
- The St. Helena Sharpnose Pufferfish grows to about 6.7 cm.