Tetraodontidae - Wikipedia Tetraodontidae is a family of marine and freshwater fish in the order Tetraodontiformes The family includes many familiar species variously called pufferfish, puffers, balloonfish, blowfish, blowers, blowies, bubblefish, globefish, swellfish, toadfish, toadies, toadle, honey toads, sugar toads, and sea squab [1]
12 Interesting Pufferfish Facts - Fact Animal Pufferfish occur throughout the tropical regions of the world, and species can be found in marine, estuarine and freshwater habitats They are completely absent from colder waters Pufferfish are small to medium in size, although a few species can reach up to 50 cm (20 inches) in length
Pufferfish Fish Facts - Tetraodontidae - A-Z Animals The pufferfish is a survivalist that thrives in nearly every tropical aquatic environment From freshwater puffers to saltwater Takifugu , these fish make use of a variety of adaptations to keep themselves safe from predators and humans alike
Pufferfish - National Geographic Kids Pufferfish Pufferfish can inflate into a ball shape to evade predators Also known as blowfish, these clumsy swimmers fill their elastic stomachs with huge amounts of water (and sometimes air)
What Are Pufferfish And Are They Toxic? - Science ABC Pufferfish are fish that belong to the Tetraodontidae family, a group that comprises over 200 different species of pufferfish Pufferfish are highly toxic Most species of pufferfish contain a toxic substance known as tetrodotoxin, which is lethal to predators
Puffer | Freshwater, Aquarium, Care | Britannica Starry puffer fish (Arothron stellatus) puffer, any of about 90 species of fishes of the family Tetraodontidae, noted for their ability when disturbed to inflate themselves so greatly with air or water that they become globular in form
The Pufferfish Really Isnt Happy to See You - HowStuffWorks You've probably seen pufferfish on TV or at your local aquarium, puffing up like a balloon when they're startled But there's way more to pufferfish than their signature defense mechanism They're a diverse group of species with some truly unique traits
Pufferfish - Why They Inflate And Other Facts - Animal Corner Many species of puffer are considered to be amongst the worlds ugliest fish, but really they all have their charm Many are charming enough to be sought after aquarium friends for lovers of tropical fish The pufferfish, are a diverse range of species, and come in a variety of shapes and sizes
Puffer Fish: Profile, Facts, Traits, Ecology, Range, Diet, Size Pufferfish inhabit the Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific Oceans, favoring warm waters near the equator within the Sunlight Zone—a region abundant with coral reefs and marine life Their vibrant coloration, ranging from gray and yellow to blue, white, and brown, adds to the allure of these enigmatic creatures, though identification can be