Canthigaster smithae explained

Canthigaster smithae,[1] known as the bicolored toby, is a species of pufferfish in the family Tetraodontidae native to the Indian Ocean. It ranges from Agaléga, Mauritius to Durban, South Africa, as well as the Maldives. It is a reef-associated species found at a depth of 20 to 40 m (66 to 131 ft), where it typically occurs alone near rubble and steep rock walls. It is oviparous and reaches 13 cm (5.1 inches) in total length.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: WoRMS - World Register of Marine Species - Canthigaster smithae Allen & Randall, 1977. 2022-01-19. www.marinespecies.org.
  2. Web site: 2021. Froese. Rainer. Pauly. Daniel. Canthigaster smithae. live. FishBase. https://web.archive.org/web/20170809094202/http://www.fishbase.se/summary/12768 . 2017-08-09 .