Southern Atlantic Toby
NameSouthern Atlantic Toby
Scientific NameCanthigaster figueiredoi
Common NamesSouthern Atlantic Toby, Figueiredo's Toby, Atlantic Sharpnose Puffer
FamilyTetraodontidae
OriginWestern Atlantic Ocean, Brazil
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietomnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)30
Max Size (Inches)4.5
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-78
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesRobust damselfish, Larger gobies, Fast-moving wrasses, Lionfish (with caution)
Description
The Southern Atlantic Toby is a small, torpedo-shaped pufferfish native to the Western Atlantic. It displays a pale body with a prominent black stripe from its snout to the caudal fin base, often featuring a small fleshy protuberance above the eye. Like other puffers, it can inflate its body when stressed or threatened.
