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Caribbean Sharpnose Puffer

Canthigaster rostrata

Description:

These adorable fish were spotted in the Caribbean in a shallow rubble site... water depth ~ 1 meter. Reaches a maximum size of 12 cm length.

Habitat:

Inhabit clear waters above coral reefs and reef flats, down to 30 m. Also in tide pools and seagrass beds. Diet consists mainly of sea grass and invertebrates.

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marylou.wildlife
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marylou.wildlife

Belmopan, Cayo, Belize

Spotted on Jun 1, 2014
Submitted on Jun 1, 2014

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