Shy Toby
Canthigaster ocellicincta
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 10–53 m
- Max size: 7.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A tiny puffer under 10 centimetres, the shy toby lives up to its name, darting from one reef hole to the next and rarely lingering in the open. It haunts invertebrate rich inshore and outer reef walls down to around 25 metres or more, feeding on algae and small invertebrates.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Tetraodontiformes › Tetraodontidae › Canthigaster
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 275261.
FAQ
- How deep does the Shy Toby live?
- The Shy Toby (Canthigaster ocellicincta) is typically found at 10–53 m.
- Is the Shy Toby dangerous to divers?
- The Shy Toby is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Shy Toby get?
- The Shy Toby grows to about 7.5 cm.