The CROWNED TOBY (called pu'u olai) is a
pufferfish with 3 dark saddles on the back.
The Hawaiian name means
"cinder cones" and it's believed the fish was named as such because
the pattern on back looks like lava flow. Yellow dots cover most of the
body, and blue and yellow lines radiate from the eyes.
They like depths
20 feet or more, so snorkelers rarely see this species. They grow to be
about 5 inches, tend to be in pairs, and are endemic to Hawaii.
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