Macaronesian sharpnose-puffer
(Canthigaster capistrata)
Classification
Species:
Canthigaster capistrata
Family: Tetraodontidae - Puffers
Superclass: Osteichthyes - Bony fishes
General data
Scientific names:
Macaronesian sharpnose-puffer
Habitat:
Saltwater
Climate:
Subtropical
Native to coast of:
Africa
Distribution:
Atlantic Ocean
Canthigaster capistrata, known as the Macaronesian sharpnose-puffer, is a species of pufferfish in the family Tetraodontidae. It is native to the Eastern Atlantic, where it is known to occur near oceanic islands.
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-10; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 9.
Absence of dark stripe extending anteriorly from the ventral caudal fin margin onto the caudal peduncle or flank; presence of a horizontal dark stripe extending from the dorsal caudal fin margin anteriorly to the pectoral fin base; absence of a conspicuous (larger than eye) spot slightly ahead and below dorsal fin base; absence of bars on the caudal fin
The species reaches at least 13 cm (5.1 inches) in total length.