Fishing for Smooth puffer

Lagocephalus laevigatus

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

Water type

Saltwater / Mixed

Common depth

33 ft - 591 ft

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Poisonous to eat

Source: Fishbase

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Great South Bay

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