About Arothron immaculatus (Bloch & Schneider, 1801)
Scientific Nomenclature
The immaculate puffer, scientifically named Arothron immaculatus (Bloch & Schneider, 1801), is a species of pufferfish.
Body Morphology
It has a rounded body with a short tail, and lacks scales as well as a distinct lateral line.
Body Coloration
Its base body color is grey or light brown, and it can change this color to a mottled grey-green, which is presumed to be used for camouflage.
Distinctive Color Markings
Its lips and iris are yellow, and its caudal fin is yellow with a black border.
Geographical Distribution
This species is distributed across the Indo-West Pacific Ocean, ranging from the northern coast of Australia, through Indonesia, westward to Madagascar and the east coast of Africa.
Habitat and Depth Range
It typically inhabits sandy bottoms near reefs and lagoons, down to a depth of 30 meters, and is often found hunting in patches of isolated rubble and in seagrass meadows.
