| Aspect: |
The longest and most elongated of the "balloonfishes" found in this area, it features a light brown body with a dense array of small black dots covering the whole body and all fins, including tail. Spines are usually swept back against body. Lighter coloured belly.
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| Population: |
Common.
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| Notable feature: |
Wide, white-lipped prominent mouth. The older the specimen, the more elongate the body and snout (noticeably flatter on juveniles)
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| Environment: |
Particularly affectionates open waters around wrecks at depths of as much as 40 metres.
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| Behaviour: |
Easily approched, can actually become friendly (appear to be able to recognize frequent and friendly visiting divers).
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