The smooth puffer is a marine fish known for its elongated, smooth body and distinctive ability to inflate when threatened. Typically inhabiting coastal waters, it feeds on a diet of crustaceans and mollusks. Reaching up to 24 inches in length and weighing around 15 pounds, this solitary species exhibits a calm demeanor, often found near sandy or muddy seabeds. This summary is AI generated
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
According to catch data from over 15 million anglers on Fishbrain, these are the top baits used to catch Smooth puffer.