Pufferfish

Tetraodontiformes have bodies that are very rounded and often tapered at the mouth and caudal (tail) fin regions. Color varies, but many species have light spots and or spines. These fishes common names reference their ability to inflate their bodies with air or water

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Local Names: Butete, Tagutongan, Butiti

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Most pufferfish are found in sub-tropical and tropical marine waters (including coral reefs) in the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans. Some pufferfish live in brackish and fresh water.