Fishing for Checkered puffer

Sphoeroides testudineus
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The checkered puffer is a small, robust fish typically reaching 6-10 inches in length and weighing up to 1 pound. It has a distinctive checkered pattern on its body. Found in shallow coastal waters and estuaries, it feeds on crustaceans, mollusks, and algae. Known for its ability to inflate when threatened, it exhibits solitary behavior. This summary is AI generated

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Water type

Saltwater / Mixed

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Poisonous to eat

Source: Fishbase

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