Giovane palla stellata Arothron stellatus, Stretto di Lembeh, Indonesia - Foto stock

Starry Puffer Arothron stellatus occurs in the tropical Indo-Pacific from the Red Sea and East Africa eastward through Indonesia to the Tuamotus, northward to southern Japan, southward to Lord Howe Island in a depth range from 3 to 58 m, max. total length 120cm, common length 54cm. The species is relatively uncommon in patch reefs and coral slopes near sandy areas of clear lagoon and seaward reefs. Juveniles occur in sandy and weedy inner reefs, adults on clear lagoons and seaward reefs. Starry Puffers are poisonous to eat for humans. Lembeh Strait, Indonesia 1°27'33.36 N 125°13'52.734 E at 7m depth