Canines

That is, with the exception already noted they have large teeth on each side of the upper jaw, plus large canines located at the front of the jaws. This arrangement permits them to success­fully feed on small, hard-shelled invertebrates.

The Arothron Dog Face Puffer, also known as the Blackspotted Puffer, gets its name from its resemblance to canines. It changes appearance during different stages of life.

He will put his "pseudocanines" to good use, and the speed and ferocity of his attacks are explosive; crashing against the front glass often causes teeth to fall out, but they are replaced within a few weeks.

See also: Species, Water, Cichlids, Fish, Cichlid