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Blackspotted Puffer

Arothron nigropunctatus

Identified using iNaturalist, WoRMS.

9
Media items
Photos and videos
8
Dives
Distinct encounters
7
Locations
2 trips
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Archive ecology

Conditions where we found it

SNAP observations, not the species’ full biological range.

Depth evidence
4.9–21.3m
Median 13.1m · n=2
Water temperature
27.0–28.0°C
Median 27.5°C · n=6

Depth basis: 0 recorded, 2 profile-estimated, 4 contextual.

Consistent water window

6 observations with dive temperature sit within 27.0–28.0°C.

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Repeatable archive pattern · 8 observations / 8 dives

Observed depth distributionmiddle 50%: 9.0–17.2m
0–5m20–25m

Calendar-quarter observations

Apr–Jun3
Jul–Sep4
Oct–Dec1

Camera-clock comparison

Morning · 2Night · 6
  • • These distributions describe photographs in SNAP, not a species’ complete biological range.
  • • Depth distributions use recorded or capture-time profile estimates; dive-average and maximum context is excluded.
  • • Time-of-day groups use the camera clock and are not corrected for sunrise, sunset, or timezone.
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Creature trail

A life through time and place

8 encounters

  1. #8 · Oct 4, 2026

    Bio-Wreck

    Pemuteran · Asia 2026

  2. #7 · Sep 20, 2026

    Sardine Reef

    Raja Ampat · Asia 2026

    21.3m · Estimated at capture time28.0°C

  3. #6 · Aug 8, 2026

    White Beach (North)

    Moalboal, Philippines · Asia 2026

    12.0m · Dive-average context28.0°C

  4. #5 · Aug 8, 2026

    Pescador Island (Cathedral)

    Moalboal, Philippines · Asia 2026

    4.9m · Estimated at capture time28.0°C
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Species field guide

Notes, taxonomy, identification & seasonality

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Field notes

Encounter profile

Identified using iNaturalist, WoRMS.

Arothron nigropunctatus - Arothron is a genus in the pufferfish family Tetraodontidae found in warm parts of the Atlantic, Indian and Pacific Ocean. These species are sometimes kept in aquaria. The largest species is A. stellatus, which can reach 1.2 m (3.9 ft) in length.

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Life found nearby

Species photographed on the same dives come first, followed by close taxonomic neighbours.

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Asia 2026
Pemuteran / Oct 4, 2026 / 7 records
Philippines 2025
Anilao / Jun 12, 2025