The Diamondback puffer (Lagocephalus guentheri) is a saltwater fish of the family Tetraodontidae that grows up to 37 cm.
Description
The Diamondback puffer is a pufferfish (Tetraodontidae) from the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 37 cm and has a streamlined, silver-grey body with a white belly and a beak-like dentition. When threatened it can inflate itself with water. The back bears a dark, diamond-shaped pattern. Flesh and organs contain the deadly poison tetrodotoxin and must never be eaten; touching is harmless.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Diamondback puffer?
The Diamondback puffer has a flattened, disc-shaped body and is mainly silver-grey.
Where does the Diamondback puffer live?
The Diamondback puffer lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Diamondback puffer get?
The Diamondback puffer grows to a maximum of about 37 cm.
Is the Diamondback puffer dangerous to humans?
The Diamondback 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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