Southern Atlantic Sharpnose-Puffer
Canthigaster figueiredoi
- Group: Pufferfish
- Typical depth: 1–70 m
- Max size: 12 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small sharpnose puffer of the southwest Atlantic, it hovers over coral and rocky bottoms during the day, often in pairs. It feeds on a mix of vegetation, sponges, crustaceans and mollusks.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Tetraodontiformes › Tetraodontidae › Canthigaster
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 275252.
FAQ
- How deep does the Southern Atlantic Sharpnose-Puffer live?
- The Southern Atlantic Sharpnose-Puffer (Canthigaster figueiredoi) is typically found at 1–70 m.
- Is the Southern Atlantic Sharpnose-Puffer dangerous to divers?
- The Southern Atlantic Sharpnose-Puffer is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Southern Atlantic Sharpnose-Puffer get?
- The Southern Atlantic Sharpnose-Puffer grows to about 12 cm.