Pygmy Toby
Canthigaster pygmaea
- Least concern
- Card rarity: Common
- Fish
Canthigaster pygmaea, commonly known as the pygmy toby, is a species of pufferfish in the family Tetraodontidae. It is known only from the Red Sea, where it occurs at a depth range of 2 to 30 m. It inhabits coral reefs and is very secretive, often being found hidden in small holes. It is a small oviparous fish, reaching 5.6 cm in total length.
Classification
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Tetraodontiformes
- Family
- Tetraodontidae
- Genus
- Canthigaster