Yelloweye
pufferfish
Arothron immaculatus
Family Tetraodontidae
updated
Nov 2020
Where
seen? This fat plain pufferfish is sometimes seen on some of our shores, near seagrasses and reefs.
Features: Grows to
about 30cm, those seen 8-10cm. Body rather plain without markings,
tail fin yellowish with a dark brown edge. Sometimes, the eyes are yellow. Sometimes, they are found in small
groups. |
SIsters Island, Feb 07 |
Seringat-Kias, Apr 12 |
| Yelloweye
pufferfishes in Singapore |
| Other sightings on Singapore shores |
Changi, Aug 18
Photo shared by Loh Kok Sheng on facebook. |
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Beting Bronok, Jul 14
Photo shared by Loh Kok Sheng on his
blog. |
Pulau Hantu, Jul 07
Photo shared by Marcus Ng on flickr. |
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Terumbu Pempang Tengah, May 11
Photo shared by Loh Kok Sheng on his
blog. |
Pulau Semakau,
May 08
Photo shared by Tan Sijie on his
blog. |
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Links
References
- Allen, Gerry,
2000. Marine
Fishes of South-East Asia: A Field Guide for Anglers and Divers.
Periplus Editions. 292 pp.
- Kuiter, Rudie
H. 2002. Guide
to Sea Fishes of Australia: A Comprehensive Reference for Divers
& Fishermen
New Holland Publishers. 434pp.
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