The masked puffer (Arothron diadematus) is a pufferfish in the family Tetraodontidae.
Distribution Red Sea only.
Description Maximum length 30 cm, olive-green/grey with a black mask over the eyes and pectoral fins, mouth has a black border.Siliotti, A. (2002) fishes of the red sea Verona, Geodia Usually solitary but schools during mating period. Some authors believe this to be a variation of the species Arothron nigropunctatus.
Habitat Associated with coral reefs, from surface to 20m depth.
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