Aspect: Relatively elongated with a stub snout (twice as long as the Sharpnose Puffer, q.v.). Squarish body section. Brownish upper body down to mid-side, then white below below this, followed by a long horizontal brown band studded with black blotches running from chin to tail, white underbody. Population: Very occasional, solitary. Notable feature: Dark vertical band on tail root, and trailing edge of tail. Prominent frog-like eyes. Like all pufferfishes, is devoid of pelvic fin. Environment: Stays close to coral sand bottom down to 10 metres, alongside rocks, feeds on tiny invertebrates. Behaviour: Fearful.
