''Canthigaster ocellicincta'', commonly known as the shy toby, is a species of pufferfish in the family Tetraodontidae. It is native to the Western Pacific where it ranges from Indonesia and the Philippines to

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, the Ryukyu Islands, the Great Barrier Reef, and

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, although it has recently been recorded from Tonga. It occurs at a depth range of 10 to 53 m (33 to 174 ft) and reaches 7.5 cm (3 inches) SL. The species is usually seen in invertebrate-rich reef caves at more than 25 m (82 ft) depth. While generally found alone or in pairs, although small groups have been reported on at least one occasion. It is noted to be a very secretive species that feeds on

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and small invertebrates.

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ocellicincta Fish of the Pacific Ocean Fish of Indonesia Fish described in 1977 {{Tetraodontiformes-stub