Bellystriped Blaasop
Arothron inconditus
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Arothron inconditus faces significant pressure from intensive fishing activities throughout its Indo-Pacific range, where it is frequently caught as bycatch in commercial fisheries targeting other species. Coastal development and coral reef degradation have reduced the quality of its shallow reef habitats, while the aquarium trade poses additional collection pressure on populations near accessible diving sites. Climate change-induced coral bleaching events further compromise the structural complexity of reef systems this pufferfish depends upon for shelter and feeding.
Habitat
Arothron inconditus inhabits coral reefs and rocky substrates in shallow tropical waters of the Indo-Pacific, typically found at depths ranging from 3 to 25 meters. This species prefers areas with abundant coral cover and crevices that provide shelter, often associating with reef slopes and lagoons where it feeds on algae, small invertebrates, and coral polyps.
Other threatened species in TETRAODONTIDAE
Threatened in Mozambique
Frequently asked questions
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