Papuan Toby
Canthigaster papua
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 6–50 m
- Max size: 10 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A tiny toby of about 10 centimetres, it lives across coastal and outer reefs from silty to pristine water. Adults often pair along deep dropoffs while juveniles slip into shallow estuaries, and like all sharpnose puffers it carries toxins in its flesh.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Tetraodontiformes › Tetraodontidae › Canthigaster
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 275262.
FAQ
- How deep does the Papuan Toby live?
- The Papuan Toby (Canthigaster papua) is typically found at 6–50 m.
- Is the Papuan Toby dangerous to divers?
- The Papuan Toby is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Papuan Toby get?
- The Papuan Toby grows to about 10 cm.