Description

Also known as Dwarf Pea Puffer, Dwarf Pufferfish, Dwarf Yellow Puffer, Freshwater Dwarf Pea Puffer, Freshwater Pea Puffer, Freshwater Pufferfish, Indian Dwarf Pufferfish, Indian Yellow Dwarf Pufferfish, Malabar Dwarf Puffer, Pea Puffer, Pea Pufferfish, Pygmy Pufferfish, Yellow Dwarf Puffer.

Found singly, pairs, or in large schools, in freshwater, rivers and streams, close to vegetation for hiding in!
They feed on insects and invertebrates.
Length - 3.5cm
Depth - ?m
Asia - India

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/25293