Narrowlined Puffer
Arothron manilensis
- Group: Pufferfish
- Typical depth: 2–20 m
- Max size: 31 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A pufferfish of muddy shallows, seagrass beds and sheltered reef flats, this species drifts over coastal slopes to about 20 metres while juveniles hide among mangroves. Like other puffers its flesh can be poisonous to eat, and it grows to about 31 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Tetraodontiformes › Tetraodontidae › Arothron
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 275384.
FAQ
- How deep does the Narrowlined Puffer live?
- The Narrowlined Puffer (Arothron manilensis) is typically found at 2–20 m.
- Is the Narrowlined Puffer dangerous to divers?
- The Narrowlined Puffer is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Narrowlined Puffer get?
- The Narrowlined Puffer grows to about 31 cm.