Canthigaster rostrata – 12 species of puffer occur in North America.
Identifiers: Dark border along a white to pale yellow gold tail. Blue lines radiate from the eyes. No pelvic fin.
Habitat: Western Atlantic from North Carolina to Florida and Gulf of Mexico and West Indies. Coral reefs and seagrass beds. Found around sea fans and stinging coral.
Average Lifespan: Up to 10 years
Size: Up to 3 3/4 inches (9.5 cm)
Weight: –
Food: Mainly shellfish. Omnivore
Possible viewing webcams in the Western Atlantic.
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