Canthigaster rivulata Spawning | Brown-lined Puffer

This is a pair of brown-lined puffers (Canthigaster rivulata) engaged in spawning, with the female facing toward the camera. In preparation for spawning, the female has cleared and cleaned the area where she will lay her eggs. The larger male circled the female while she was engaged in preparation, nudging her on occasion. Once the spawning was completed, the male left the area. The female initially departed, but returned within short order to inspect the area.

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This is a pair of brown-lined puffers (Canthigaster rivulata) engaged in spawning, with the female facing toward the camera. In preparation for spawning, the female has cleared and cleaned the area where she will lay her eggs. The larger male circled the female while she was engaged in preparation, nudging her on occasion. Once the spawning was completed, the male left the area. The female initially departed, but returned within short order to inspect the area.