Smooth Puffer
Lagocephalus laevigatus
- Group: Pufferfish
- Typical depth: 10–180 m
- Max size: 1 m
- For divers: caution
- IUCN status: LC
Like other puffers it can swallow water to swell into a hard ball when threatened, a defence against larger mouths. The smooth puffer hunts fish and shrimp over sand and mud near continental margins, usually alone, and despite a tasty reputation its flesh and organs can carry deadly toxins.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Tetraodontiformes › Tetraodontidae › Lagocephalus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 158933.
FAQ
- How deep does the Smooth Puffer live?
- The Smooth Puffer (Lagocephalus laevigatus) is typically found at 10–180 m.
- Is the Smooth Puffer dangerous to divers?
- Divers should approach the Smooth Puffer with care.
- How big does the Smooth Puffer get?
- The Smooth Puffer grows to about 1 m.