The Compressed toby (Canthigaster compressa) is a brackish-water fish of the family Tetraodontidae that grows up to 12 cm.
Description
The fingerprint toby is a sharpnose pufferfish (Tetraodontidae) from the western Pacific. The species is small and has a laterally compressed body with a pointed snout and a pattern of fine lines and spots resembling a fingerprint. It inhabits sandy parts of shallow lagoons and channels. With its beak-like jaws it takes small invertebrates and algae. The skin and organs contain the highly toxic tetrodotoxin; consumption can be fatal.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Compressed toby?
The Compressed toby has a flattened, disc-shaped body, is mainly brown and shows a spots pattern.
Where does the Compressed toby live?
The Compressed toby lives in brackish water and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Compressed toby get?
The Compressed toby grows to a maximum of about 12 cm.
Is the Compressed toby dangerous to humans?
No, the Compressed toby is harmless to humans.
Is the Compressed toby edible?
The Compressed toby is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Canthigaster
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