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  1. 12 Interesting Pufferfish Facts - Fact Animal

    These rotund little fish can inflate to twice their size in seconds, are covered with fearsome spines, and to top it all off they contain some of the most lethal toxins found in the animal kingdom.

  2. Pufferfish - National Geographic Kids

    Most puffers are found in tropical and subtropical ocean waters, but some species live in brackish and even fresh water. Some species of pufferfish are considered vulnerable due to pollution,...

  3. Tetraodontidae - Wikipedia

    Most pufferfish species live in marine or brackish waters, but several tropical genera, comprising about 35 species, spend their entire lifecycles in fresh water.

  4. 10 Essential Facts About Pufferfish - A-Z Animals

    Feb 25, 2025 · Read on to learn ten incredible pufferfish facts! 1. Pufferfish Don’t Live in the Deep Ocean. Pufferfish live close to shore and are only found in warm, tropical waters. Pufferfish is …

  5. 6 Fun Facts About Puffer Fish - PetMD

    Feb 21, 2024 · We took a deep dive with expert fish curators to explore six fun facts about puffer fish. 1. There Are Over 190 Different Species of Puffer Fish. Most puffer fish species are round …

  6. Puffer Fish: 12 Fascinating Facts + 10 Types You Should Know

    Puffer fish can inflate into spiky balls, carry a deadly toxin, and live in oceans or freshwater. Discover 12 fascinating facts.

  7. 18 Fun Facts About Pufferfish The Puffiest Fish Of The Sea ...

    Jul 7, 2023 · Discover these 18 intriguing facts about pufferfish, from their unique defense mechanisms to their remarkable abilities.

  8. Puffer | Freshwater, Aquarium, Care | Britannica

    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.

  9. Pufferfish: An underwater balloon of death? | Natural History ...

    There are nearly 200 species of pufferfish. Many are known by common names that relate to the swollen shape they adopt to deter predators. Examples include puffers, blowfish, balloonfish, …

  10. The Pufferfish Really Isn't Happy to See You | HowStuffWorks

    Nov 4, 2024 · Within the pufferfish family, you'll find a variety of species and subspecies. Some of the most famous include the fugu — a delicacy in Japan — and the dwarf pufferfish, which is …