Description

Also know as Blowfish, Blue-spotted Pufferfish, Pufferfish, Stellate Puffer, Swelltoad, Toadfish.

Found singly, over mixed coral, rubble, sand, and weedy bottoms, of coral reefs.
They feed on benthic invertebrates.
Length - 70cm
Depth - 2-50m
Widespread Indo-West 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. (edit) Ref: https://www.fishbase.se/summary/13051