Blackspotted Puffer

Scientific Name: Arothron nigropunctatus
Species: Pufferfishes (Tetraodontidae)
Other names: Black-spotted Pufferfish, Black Spotted Blowfish, Black spotted Toadfish, Brown Pufferfish, Dog Face Pufferfish, Pussy Pufferfish.

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Description

Also known as Black-spotted Pufferfish, Black Spotted Blowfish, Black spotted Toadfish, Brown Pufferfish, Dog Face Pufferfish and Pussy Pufferfish.

Found singly on inner and outer reefs slopes and crests. Often found with sponges.
The colour varies from place to place.
They feed on algae, corals, sponges, sea squirts, crustaceans and mollusc's.
Length - 30cm
Depth 1-30m
Widespread Indo-Pacific

The bodies of Pufferfish are covered in a toxic mucus, if the skin or flesh is consumed it can be fatal to humans.
When threatened they will puff up like a football to deter predators.

Spotted

The Blackspotted Puffer is found in or near the Indo-Pacific region(s) and has been photographed 29 times by users @fishx6 @paul @blogie @greatwhite @straal

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