The Brownback puffer (Lagocephalus gloveri) is a saltwater fish of the family Tetraodontidae that grows up to 35 cm.
Description
The Brownback puffer is a pufferfish (Tetraodontidae) from coastal and open water of the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 30 cm and has a streamlined, silver-grey body with a white belly and a strong, beak-like jaw; when threatened it inflates with water. As a predator it snaps at shellfish, crustaceans and small fish. Its skin and organs contain deadly tetrodotoxin; the fish must not be eaten.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Brownback puffer?
The Brownback puffer has a flattened, disc-shaped body and is mainly silver-grey.
Where does the Brownback puffer live?
The Brownback puffer lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around open water.
How big does the Brownback puffer get?
The Brownback puffer grows to a maximum of about 35 cm.
Is the Brownback puffer dangerous to humans?
The Brownback puffer is venomous — handle spines with care and seek medical help after a sting if needed.
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Same genus Lagocephalus
More from the family Tetraodontidae
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