Arothron hispidus Linnaeus 1758
stars and stripes toadfish
The stars and stripes pufferfish, Arothron hispidus, has distinctive
markings. The upper body dark brown to light grey covered with small
white spots. There are white lines on the underside and a white line around each
eye. There is also a large, darker circle with a white outline, where the pectoral
fin joins the body.
They have a varied diet including algae, coral, sponges, molluscs and other invertebrates. Fishes of this family are highly toxic to humans. The teeth in both upper and lower jaws are fused into two plates.
They have a varied diet including algae, coral, sponges, molluscs and other invertebrates. Fishes of this family are highly toxic to humans. The teeth in both upper and lower jaws are fused into two plates.
Family = Tetradontidae - pufferfishes
Max size = 50cms
Distribution = northern Australia, Perth to Sydney
