Safety note: Handling may cause skin irritation due to toxins.
The Blacksaddle Toby is a small, colorful pufferfish with a distinctive black saddle-like mark on its back. It is known for its ability to inflate its body as a defense mechanism against predators.
Habitat
Coral reefs and lagoons.
Diet
Herbivorous, primarily feeding on algae and coral polyps.
How common
Common
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