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White-spotted puffer

Arothron hispidus

Photo by The MnMs
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Field Notes

Description:

Is a medium-sized puffer fish, it can reach 50 cm length. It is light grey in color with small white spots. It also has concentric contrasting white and dark grey lines that radiate around the eyes and pectoral fins.

Habitat:

Islands near Manuel Antonio.

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White-spotted puffer

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