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| Phylum Chordata > Subphylum Vertebrata > fishes > Family Tetraodontidae |
| Yelloweye
pufferfish Arothron immaculatus Family Tetraodontidae updated Aug 08 Where seen? This fat plain pufferfish is sometimes seen. Several were seen once, at night on Sisters Island in lagoon near living reefs. Features: Grows to about 30cm, those seen 8-10cm. Body rather plain without markings, tail fin yellowish with a dark brown rim. Sometimes, the eyes are yellow. Sometimes, they are found in small groups. Status and threats: Our pufferfishes are not listed as among the threatened animals of Singapore. However, like other creatures of the intertidal zone, they are affected by human activities such as reclamation and pollution. |
 Sisters Island, Feb 07 |
 Sisters Island, Feb 07 |
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 Cyrene Reef, May 08 |
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 Terumbu Pempang Tengah, May 11 |
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 Tanah Merah, Dec 11 |
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