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White-spotted puffer
Arothron hispidus
Overview
The white-spotted puffer fish is a medium to large-sized puffer fish, it can reach 50 cm length. It is light grey in color, or greyish or yellowish, and clearly covered with more or less regular white points, that become concentric contrasting white and dark grey lines that radiate around the eyes and pectoral fins. The ventral part is white. The "shoulder" is dark. It also has concentric contrasting white and dark grey lines that radiate around the eyes and pectoral fins. The white spotted puffer fish is poisonous.
Where to Find White-spotted puffer
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I catch White-spotted puffer?+
White-spotted puffer can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Tasmania, Australia; Limón, Costa Rica; Palawan, Philippines. WikiCatch lists 3 fishing spots where this species is found.
How big do White-spotted puffer get?+
White-spotted puffer (Arothron hispidus) can reach up to 50 cm in length and 2 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.
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