The Purple Puffer is a small, vibrant fish known for its distinctive purple hue and ability to inflate its body as a defense mechanism. Typically measuring 6-8 inches and weighing up to 1 pound, it inhabits coastal waters and estuaries. Its diet consists mainly of algae and small invertebrates. The Purple Puffer is solitary and displays territorial behavior. This summary is AI generated
Water type
IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Purple puffer
Wollongong Harbour and Belmore Basin
length · weight
Purple puffer
length · weight
Purple puffer
8 in · 1 lb


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