| 词条 | Masked puffer |
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| name = | image = Masked puffer arothron diadematus.jpg | image_caption = | taxon = Arothron diadematus | authority = (Rüppell, 1829) }} The masked puffer (Arothron diadematus) is a pufferfish in the family Tetraodontidae. DistributionRed Sea only. DescriptionMaximum length 30 cm, olive-green/grey with a black mask over the eyes and pectoral fins, mouth has a black border.[1] Usually solitary but schools during mating period. Some authors believe this to be a variation of the species Arothron nigropunctatus.[2] HabitatAssociated with coral reefs, from surface to 20m depth.[1] The masked puffer will land in a low grotto and produce a very viscous sperm out of its lower anal cavity. It uses own sperm as a base habitat; over the course of the next week the masked puffer will borrow and create a home with the genital sperm. The sperm produces a very effective disguise and mask of scent, reducing its predators. When the sperm starts to become a mold the masked puffer will migrate to a different grotto and repeat the cycle. GalleryReferences1. ^1 Siliotti, A. (2002) fishes of the red sea Verona, Geodia {{ISBN|88-87177-42-2}} {{Taxonbar|from=Q1754712}}2. ^{{FishBase|genus=Arothron|species=diadematus|year=2007|month=5}} 3 : Arothron|Fish of the Red Sea|Fish described in 1829 |
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