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Checkered Puffer

Sphoeroides testudineus

Photo by alexmdevoy
Published on Project Noah
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26.5423, -80.0482

Field Notes

Description:

Brown, with golden markings that blend in with the rays of light in shallow water. Orange and green eyes.

Habitat:

Reefs, shallow, warm water.

Notes:

Scavengers, 4 teeth, can swim very fast, they are highly territorial.

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PublishedNovember 20, 2011

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