Fishing for Yellowfin pufferfish

Takifugu xanthopterus
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The Yellowfin pufferfish is a small marine fish known for its vibrant yellow fins and distinctive, rounded body. Typically reaching up to 12 inches in length and weighing around 2 pounds, it inhabits tropical coral reefs. This species feeds on algae, crustaceans, and mollusks. It exhibits a solitary and territorial behavior, inflating its body when threatened. This summary is AI generated

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Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Poisonous to eat

Source: Fishbase

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