Narrow-Lined Puffer
Arothron manilensis
13.6855, 120.895
Field Notes
Description:
"The species is identified by the distinctive arrangement of dark, narrow longitudinal lines on the dorsum and flanks. Body colour is pale brown to white, and the tail is creamy, or sometimes yellow, edged with black."
Source: http://www.ecologyasia.com/verts/fishes/narrow-lined-puffer.htm
Habitat:
Was found in sandy area.
The Narrow-lined Puffer is mainly associated with muddy substrates in river estuaries, brackish mangrove habitats, coral lagoons and seagrass beds. Western Pacific: Borneo, Philippines, and northwest Australia to Samoa, north to the Ryukyu Islands, south to New South Wales, Australia and Tonga.
Notes:
Spotted during a night dive at a depth of about 4.5 m. Secret Bay, Anilao, Batangas, Philippines
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedFebruary 20, 2013
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