Northern Puffer
Sphoeroides maculatus
- Group: Pufferfish
- Typical depth: 10–183 m
- Max size: 36 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A puffer of bays, estuaries and sheltered coastal waters, it inflates with water when threatened and feeds mainly on shellfish. Unusually for its family the northern puffer is reportedly non toxic and is sold as sea squab in the northern part of its range.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Tetraodontiformes › Tetraodontidae › Sphoeroides
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 158934.
FAQ
- How deep does the Northern Puffer live?
- The Northern Puffer (Sphoeroides maculatus) is typically found at 10–183 m.
- Is the Northern Puffer dangerous to divers?
- The Northern Puffer is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Northern Puffer get?
- The Northern Puffer grows to about 36 cm.