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Canthigaster tyleri Allen & Randall, 1977 Tyler's toby |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Tetraodontidae (Puffers), subfamily: Canthigasterinae | |||
| Max. size: | 9 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 40 m | |||
| Distribution: | Indian Ocean: Mauritius, Comoros, Maldives, and Seychelles. Replaced in the western Pacific by the closely related Canthigaster leoparda Lubbock & Allen 1979. | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits clear lagoon and seaward reefs. Secretive, often in holes or under ledges. Feeds on a variety of algae, sponges and invertebrates (Ref. 9710). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 08 June 2011 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||