Paraluteres prionurus (Bleeker, 1851)
False puffer (or Valentini mimic), 11.0cm

These were moderately common in shallow water at many sites around Bali. The color pattern mimics that of the poisonous sharpnose puffer Canthigaster valentini.

Juveniles.

Created 19 March 2023
Updated 12 July 2024

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