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Blackspotted Puffer

Arothron nigropunctatus

The Blackspotted Puffer (Arothron nigropunctatus) is a tropical marine fish of the family Tetraodontidae. It lives on and around reefs, between 0 and 60 m deep. It grows to 33 cm (total length). The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern.

Size: 33 cmtotal length
Depth: 0–60 m
Climate zone: Tropical

In the wild

Water type: Marine
Climate zone: Tropical
Habitat: Coral and rocky reefs
Aquarium trade: Public aquariums only

Depth

surface

0 m60 m

Conservation status

Classification

FamilyTetraodontidae
GenusArothron
SpeciesArothron nigropunctatus

Quick answers

Blackspotted Puffer size: how big does it get?: It grows to 33 cm (total length).
Blackspotted Puffer: is it endangered?: The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern.