Spotted sharpnose (Canthigaster solandri)

Scientific name: Canthigaster solandri Richardson, 1845

The Spotted sharpnose (Canthigaster solandri) is a marine fish of the family Tetraodontidae.

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-10; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 8 - 10. Ocellus at base of dorsal fin; dark lines radiating from eye; caudal fin brown with pale spots, outer rows may form wavy lines.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Canthigaster solandri
Family: Tetraodontidae (Puffers)
Order: Tetraodontiformes (Puffers and Filefishes)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 11.5
Depth range: 10–36 m (33–118 ft)
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; depth range 10 - 36 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Indo-Pacific: East Africa to the Line and Tuamoto Islands, north to Ryukyu Islands, south to New Caledonia and Tonga; strays to the Hawaiian Islands. Population from the Philippines, Indonesia, New Guinea, Queensland, and Belau differs in coloration (formerly Canthigaster papua); replaced by Canthigaster margaritata in the Red Sea.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)