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First report of spawning and social organization in Hawai’ian Ambon Toby, Canthigaster amboinensis

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We thank K. Carlstead, Honolulu Zoological Society, for logistic support during our visit.

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  1. Department of Biological Sciences, Arkansas State University, PO Box 599, State University, AR, 72467, USA

    Paul C. Sikkel & Niko M. Sikkel

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Sikkel, P.C., Sikkel, N.M. First report of spawning and social organization in Hawai’ian Ambon Toby, Canthigaster amboinensis . Ichthyol Res 59, 394–395 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10228-012-0290-2

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