Valentini Puffer (Canthigaster valentini) - Marine Life - Liveaboard Diving
Valentini Puffer
The Vantini Sharpnose Puffer (Canthigaster valentini) is known by several other names, including Saddle Valentini Puffer, Banded or Black-Saddled Toby, Saddled Puffer ot Valentini Puffer. They are a small and colourful pufferfish, similar in appearance to Boxfish. This makes them a favourite with underwater photographers.
Saddle Valentini Puffer / Banded Toby / Black-Saddled Toby (Canthigaster valentini)
Credit: Johan Folmeus
Valentin Puffer (Canthigaster valentini)
Credit: Emmy Ahlen
Valentin Puffer (Canthigaster valentini)
Credit: Pablo Mallegol-Dahlgren
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Valentini Puffer Canthigaster valentini
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| Scientific Rank | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: |
Chordata (Chordates)
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| Class: |
Actinopterygii
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| Order: | Tetraodontiformes (Pufferfish, Triggerfish, & Filefish) |
| Family: | Tetraodontidae (Tetraodontidae) |
| Genus: | Canthigaster (Canthigaster) |
| Species: | Canthigaster valentini |
| Size | |
| Average Size: | 7 centimetres |
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