Tropical Pacific Reefs

Star Puffer

Location: Yap, Micronesia

Scientific Name: Arothron stellatus

Also known as: Starry Toadfish, Starry Puffer

Category: Pufferfishes

Size: 1 to 3 ft (30 to 90 cm)

Depth: 10-150 ft. (3-45 m)

Distribution: Indo-Pacific, Red Sea, Great Barrier Reef, French Polynesia