About Omegophora armilla (Waite & McCulloch, 1915)
Omegophora armilla, commonly known as the ringed toadfish, is a species of puffer belonging to the family Tetraodontidae. This species reaches a maximum length of 25 cm (9.8 in), and is toxic if consumed. Its body is oval-shaped, covered in small spines, and features a black ring that surrounds each pectoral fin. The ringed toadfish inhabits seagrass beds, rocky reefs, and sandy bottoms at depths between 1 and 146 meters. It is native to the eastern Indian Ocean, where it occurs in waters around southern Australia. It feeds primarily on small benthic invertebrates, and is classified as a carnivore.
