Hawaiian Whitespotted Toby
Canthigaster jactator
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–30 m
- Max size: 9 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A tiny pufferfish, no longer than your finger, that patrols lagoon and seaward reefs over coral, rubble and sand. It is a true generalist, picking at sponges, algae, tunicates, worms, urchins, brittle stars, shrimps and much more besides.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Tetraodontiformes › Tetraodontidae › Canthigaster
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 275256.
FAQ
- How deep does the Hawaiian Whitespotted Toby live?
- The Hawaiian Whitespotted Toby (Canthigaster jactator) is typically found at 1–30 m.
- Is the Hawaiian Whitespotted Toby dangerous to divers?
- The Hawaiian Whitespotted Toby is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Hawaiian Whitespotted Toby get?
- The Hawaiian Whitespotted Toby grows to about 9 cm.