also: ほしふぐ
starry toado; starry pufferfish
A species of pufferfish (Arothron stellatus) known for its star-like markings.
The starry toado is a type of pufferfish with star-like patterns.
Hiragana variant, also common.
Kanji spelling is rare and may not be widely recognized; the word is usually written in kana.
Compound of 星 (hoshi, 'star') and 河豚 (fugu, 'pufferfish'), referring to the star-like spots on its body.