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Starry Puffer

Arothron stellatus

Identified using iNaturalist WoRMS.

6
Media items
Photos and videos
6
Dives
Distinct encounters
4
Locations
2 trips
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Archive ecology

Conditions where we found it

SNAP observations, not the species’ full biological range.

Depth evidence
4.9–4.9m
Median 4.9m · n=1
Water temperature
26.0–28.0°C
Median 28.0°C · n=5

Depth basis: 0 recorded, 1 profile-estimated, 4 contextual.

Consistent water window

5 observations with dive temperature sit within 26.0–28.0°C.

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Indicative archive pattern · 6 observations / 6 dives

Observed depth distributionmiddle 50%: 4.9–4.9m
0–5m

Camera-clock comparison

Morning · 1Night · 5
  • • 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

6 encounters

  1. #6 · Jun 29, 2026

    Jemeluk Wall

    Amed, Bali · Asia 2026

    9.5m · Dive-average context28.0°C

  2. #5 · May 30, 2026

    District Two

    Dauin · Asia 2026

    4.9m · Estimated at capture time28.0°C

  3. #4 · May 14, 2026

    Coral Garden

    Puerto Galera · Asia 2026

    9.7m · Dive-average context28.0°C

  4. #3 · May 11, 2026

    Central

    Puerto Galera · Asia 2026

    6.0m · Dive-average context26.0°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 stellatus - 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
Amed, Bali / Jun 29, 2026 / 5 records
Gili Islands - June 2023
Gili Islands, Indonesia / Jun 7, 2023