The half-smooth golden pufferfish is a small marine species known for its distinctive golden hue and partially smooth skin. It typically grows to about 12 inches in length and weighs around 3 pounds. Inhabiting coastal waters, it feeds on algae and small invertebrates. This pufferfish is solitary and employs inflation as a defense mechanism against predators. This summary is AI generated
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Half-smooth golden pufferfish
Sungai Pontian Kechil
8 in · 5 oz
Half-smooth golden pufferfish
Enseada de Botafogo
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Enseada da Glória
8 in · 6 oz
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Bay County Coast
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Bald Hills Creek
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