Description

Also known as Arothron Puffer, Blowfish, Map Pufferfish, Mappa Pufferfish, Pufferfish, Scribbled Arothron Puffer, Scribbled Puffer, Scribbled Pufferfish,
Scribbled Toadfish, Toadfish.

Found singly close to shelter over deep drop-offs in clear water lagoons and sheltered reefs.
They feed nocturnally on algae, benthic invertebrates and sponges.
Length - 60cm
Depth - 4-30m
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. Ref: https://www.fishbase.in/summary/7857