Canthigaster valentini (Bleeker, 1848)
Valentin's sharpnose puffer, 11.0cm

These photos are from Gilimanuk and various spots around Tulamben. This poisonous puffer is the model for the mimic filefish Paraluteres prionurus.

A pair from Batuniti, November 2024.

Created 23 March 2023
Updated 12 July 2025

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