Description

Also known as Blowfish, Burrowing Puffer, Pufferfish, Swellfish, Swelltoad, Toadfish.

Found over shallow, murky waters, of estuaries and coastal shorelines.
They feed on algae and crustaceans.
Length - 15cm
Depth - 0-50m
Widespread Western Atlantic

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. Ref: https://www.fishbase.se/summary/4297