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
Water type
IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Checkered puffer
length · weight
Checkered puffer
length · weight
Checkered puffer
length · weight
Checkered puffer
length · weight
Checkered puffer
length · weight


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