This closer view shows the natural brown color of the white-spotted puffer-- the previous swimming view showed a blue cast due to the filtering effect of the water between the camera lens and subject. The protruding eye sockets allow for the eyes to swivel, giving a good view of the surroundings. Forward of the eye sockets are two pair of small, fleshy tentacles. Identification: Arothron hispidus ------------------------------------------------------------------- for more on the white-spotted pufferfish try fishbase |