Fishing for Blue-spotted puffer

Arothron caeruleopunctatus

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

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

Best baits to catch Blue-spotted puffer

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26 in · 6 lb

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