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Saddled toby

Canthigaster valentini

Photo by Elsa
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Field Notes

Description:

The saddled or black saddled toby is a (very cute) small demersal reef fish in the pufferfish family. It can be easily identified by its characteristic black 'saddles' across the back, dots running across the side and bright yellow caudal fin. This is a popular species in the marine aquaria trade.

Habitat:

Coral reefs

Notes:

The coral in the image is a pink gorgonian soft coral - unknown species.

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PublishedJune 22, 2011

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