Masked puffer
A species of Fat puffers Scientific name : Arothron diadematus Genus : Fat puffers
Masked puffer, A species of Fat puffers
Botanical name: Arothron diadematus
Genus: Fat puffers
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Description
Description
Maximum length 30 cm, olive-green/grey with a black mask over the eyes and pectoral fins, mouth has a black border. Usually solitary but schools during mating period. Some authors believe this to be a variation of the species Arothron nigropunctatus.
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Fish Order
Cowfishes Family
Pufferfish Genus
Fat puffers Species
Masked puffer