| Status | LC |
|---|---|
| Status system | IUCN3.1 |
| Taxon | Arothron diadematus |
| Authority | (Rüppell, 1829) |
The masked puffer (Arothron diadematus) is a pufferfish in the family Tetraodontidae.
Distribution
Red Sea only.
Description
Maximum length 30 cm, olive-green/grey with a black mask over the eyes and pectoral fins, mouth has a black border.[1] Usually solitary but schools during mating period. Some authors believe this to be a variation of the species Arothron nigropunctatus.[2]
Habitat
Associated with coral reefs, from surface to 20m depth.[1]