Oceanic Puffer
Lagocephalus lagocephalus
- Group: Pufferfish
- Typical depth: 10–476 m
- Max size: 61 cm
- For divers: caution
- IUCN status: LC
Unlike most puffers, the oceanic puffer lives out in open blue water rather than on reefs, though it sometimes drifts into estuaries. It feeds on crustaceans and squid, and its flesh is dangerously toxic and has been blamed for fatal poisonings, so it should never be eaten.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Tetraodontiformes › Tetraodontidae › Lagocephalus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 127414.
FAQ
- How deep does the Oceanic Puffer live?
- The Oceanic Puffer (Lagocephalus lagocephalus) is typically found at 10–476 m.
- Is the Oceanic Puffer dangerous to divers?
- Divers should approach the Oceanic Puffer with care.
- How big does the Oceanic Puffer get?
- The Oceanic Puffer grows to about 61 cm.