Pufferfish (Torafugu)
OrderTetraodontiformes
FamilyTetraodontidae
HabitatCoastal
RangeNW Pacific
Max Length60 cm
Max Weight3 kg
DietOmnivore
About the Pufferfish (Torafugu)
Contains tetrodotoxin — 1,200x more poisonous than cyanide. A single fish has enough toxin to kill 30 adults. Yet fugu is a prized Japanese delicacy requiring licensed chefs. They inflate by gulping water or air. Can also change color. Some species create elaborate geometric sand nests.
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