pearl toby
📖 Overview
Common in tide pools near reefs and in shallow reef areas. Skin near dorsal and ventral ridge can be inflated, e.g. during territorial display among males . Maximum length from S. Bogorodsky [(8.9 cm SL, 11.5 cm TL, collected specimens not exceeding 10 cm TL), pers.comm 04/2023].
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for pearl toby is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for pearl toby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 10 m . Tropical Indian Ocean: restricted to the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | pearl toby |
| 🇫🇷French | Bourse |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canthigaster marginatus | Rüppell | 1829 | Synonym |
| Tetraodon margaritatus | Rüppell | 1829 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 18 records indexed .
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