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.
The white-spotted pufferfish is found in the waters near Amami Ōshima.
The male white-spotted pufferfish creates beautiful patterns in the sand.
Standard katakana spelling for this species name.
Kanji spelling is rare and mostly used in scientific or formal contexts. The word is usually written in kana.
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.