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
Common depth
IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Smooth puffer
length · weight
Smooth puffer
length · weight
Smooth puffer
5 in · 2 oz


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