Whitespotted Puffer

Latin Name	Canthigaster jactator
Common Name	Whitespotted Puffer
Also known as	Hawaiian Whitespotted Toby
Fast Facts	This is one of the most readily available members of the genus. This and similar species are sold in the trade as "Sharpnose Puffer" and one "spotted" type species is generally not differentiated from another. When ordering a "Whitespotted Puffer", this, or other very similar looking species may be shipped. It is golden brown on the back and sides (it is lighter on the ventrum) with numerous bright blue spots and lines. All sharpnose puffers may nip fins. Keep only one per tank. Great fish for a fish only aquarium.
Sizes	Specimens are around 2" - 3"
Range in Nature	Hawaiian Islands
Minimum Aquarium Size	30
Diet and Feeding	Carnivore, provide a varied diet that includes frozen preparations for carnivores.
Ease of Care(5=easy, 1=difficult)
Reef Aquarium Compatibility	While it can be kept with large, stinging sea anemones, it is not well-suited to the reef aquarium as it is likely to eat many t
Related Fish	Blue Spot Puffer, Pink Spotted Puffer, Saddle Puffer Hawaii, Valentini Puffer, More Puffers
Availability	Semi Regularly Available

Availability is not guaranteed and is subject to change without notice. Note: Because these are living animals, and not made in a factory, actual specimens will vary and will not look identical to the image provided. Sizes stated are approximate.