The Blackspotted puffer is a colorful marine fish known for its distinctive black spots and ability to inflate its body as a defense mechanism. It typically inhabits coral reefs in the Indo-Pacific region. Growing up to 13 inches and weighing around 3 pounds, it feeds on algae, invertebrates, and small crustaceans, displaying curious and sometimes territorial behavior. This summary is AI generated
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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