noun
white-spotted pufferfish
A species of pufferfish (Torquigener albomaculosus) known for creating intricate circular patterns in the sand. The name is usually written in katakana.
アマミホシゾラフグは、奄美大島の近海で見られる。
The white-spotted pufferfish is found in the waters near Amami Ōshima.
オスのアマミホシゾラフグが砂に美しい模様を作る。
The male white-spotted pufferfish creates beautiful patterns in the sand.
Named after Amami Ōshima (奄美大島), where it was discovered, combined with 星空 (starry sky) and 河豚 (pufferfish), referring to the star-like spots on its body.