Evileye Blaasop
Amblyrhynchote honckenii
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–400 m
- Max size: 30 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A pufferfish common in tide pools and estuaries that ranges out to sea as deep as 400 metres. Its flesh is so poisonous that fishes and sea birds leave it alone, and hands should be washed after handling it.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Tetraodontiformes › Tetraodontidae › Amblyrhynchote
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1805560.
FAQ
- How deep does the Evileye Blaasop live?
- The Evileye Blaasop (Amblyrhynchote honckenii) is typically found at 0–400 m.
- Is the Evileye Blaasop dangerous to divers?
- The Evileye Blaasop is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Evileye Blaasop get?
- The Evileye Blaasop grows to about 30 cm.