Reticulated Pufferfish
Arothron reticularis
- Group: Pufferfish
- Typical depth: 1–25 m
- Max size: 45 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A round bodied puffer of shallow reefs near sand and weed, it inflates with water when threatened and carries flesh toxic enough to kill. Juveniles shelter in mangroves and creek mouths, while adults often lie on the mud through the day.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Tetraodontiformes › Tetraodontidae › Arothron
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 219932.
FAQ
- How deep does the Reticulated Pufferfish live?
- The Reticulated Pufferfish (Arothron reticularis) is typically found at 1–25 m.
- Is the Reticulated Pufferfish dangerous to divers?
- The Reticulated Pufferfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Reticulated Pufferfish get?
- The Reticulated Pufferfish grows to about 45 cm.