Masked puffer
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[Photo] masked puffer arothron diadematus dahab red sea. Date may 2003. Author Alan Slater (Photo2222) http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Photo2222

Description
Maximum length 30cm, olive-green/ grey with a black mask over the eyes and pectoral fins, mouth has a black border. Usually solitary but schools during mating period. Some authors believe this to be a variation of the species Arothron nigropunctatus.

Habitat
Associated with coral reefs, from surface to 20m depth.

Distribution
Red Sea only

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