Other Saltwater
Spotted Puffer
Arothron meleagris
SaltwaterTetraodontidaeLeast Concern
About
The Spotted Puffer, also known as the Guineafowl Puffer, is a vibrant fish characterized by numerous white spots covering its body. It's a generally solitary fish, often found foraging among coral reefs and rocky areas, and is known for its ability to inflate its body when threatened.
- Average size
- Up to 19 inches (48 cm)
- Colors
- Yellow, black, or brown with white spots
- Diet
- Algae, sponges, tunicates, crustaceans, and mollusks
- Region
- Hawaii and the Indo-Pacific region, not typically found in the continental US