The blue-spotted puffer is a vibrant marine fish known for its distinctive blue spots and robust, rounded body. Typically found in coral reefs, it feeds on algae, invertebrates, and small crustaceans. Averaging 10-12 inches in length and weighing around 2-3 pounds, this species is solitary and exhibits a unique defense mechanism by inflating its body when threatened. This summary is AI generated
Water type
IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Blue-spotted puffer
14 in · 4 lb
Blue-spotted puffer
length · weight
Blue-spotted puffer
length · weight


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