The dense pufferfish is a small, robust marine fish known for its distinctive ability to inflate its body. It typically measures around 8 inches in length and weighs up to 2 pounds. Inhabiting coastal waters, it feeds on algae and small invertebrates. This species is solitary and exhibits a slow, deliberate swimming behavior. This summary is AI generated
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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