Yellowfin Puffer
Takifugu xanthopterus
Also known as: Blowfish, Pufferfish, Striped Puffer, Tiger Puffer, Swelltoad, Toadfish, Yellowfin Pufferfish
- Blowfish
- Pufferfish
- Striped Puffer
- Tiger Puffer
- Swelltoad
- Toadfish
- Yellowfin Pufferfish
Overview
Found singly, pairs, or in schools, over rocky bottoms, in high energy zones, of estuaries and shorelines.
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.
How to identify
- Pattern
- white lines
- Fins & Tail
- yellow fins
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Habitat & where to find it
- Range · Northwest Pacific
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Found singly, pairs, or in schools, over rocky bottoms, in high energy zones, of estuaries and shorelines.
Adult photos 1
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