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Created 7/23/2022

Family Tetraodontidae

INDO-WEST PACIFIC

Torquigener hypselogeneion



Alor, Indonesia
  
   
 

 

  

 

ORANGESPOTTED or BARRED CHEEK PUFFER

Occurs among sand and rubble where it buries itself with only the eyes exposed during the day.  Has four dark bars on the cheek and dark lateral stripe.  Attains 5 inches.  South Africa to Japan and Samoa, excluding Hawaii.