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Updated 4/13/2020

Family Tetraodontidae

INDO-WEST PACIFIC

Arothron mappa

Wakatobi, Indonesia, 10 feet

 

Palau

MAP PUFFER

Uncommon among rich coral reefs deeper than 20 feet.  Fine black dashes arranged into geometric patterns and blotches.  Attains 26 inches.  East Africa to Japan and Samoa, excluding Hawaii.