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Canthigaster margaritata

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Pearl toby
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C. margaritata
Binomial name
Canthigaster margaritata
(Rüppell, 1829)

The pearl toby (Canthigaster margaritata) is a species of "toby" or "sharpnose puffer" (Canthigaster), which is part of the pufferfish (Tetraodontidae) family. This reef fish is found in Indo-Pacific waters, including the Red Sea.

References

  • Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Canthigaster margaritata". FishBase. December 2008 version.
  • Canthigaster margaritata, World Register of Marine Species