Southern Puffer
Sphoeroides nephelus
- Group: Pufferfish
- Typical depth: 0–11 m
- Max size: 30 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A pufferfish of bays, estuaries and sheltered coastal water, the southern puffer feeds mainly on shellfish with some smaller fish. It reaches about thirty centimetres and can inflate itself with water when threatened.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Tetraodontiformes › Tetraodontidae › Sphoeroides
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 275280.
FAQ
- How deep does the Southern Puffer live?
- The Southern Puffer (Sphoeroides nephelus) is typically found at 0–11 m.
- Is the Southern Puffer dangerous to divers?
- The Southern Puffer is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Southern Puffer get?
- The Southern Puffer grows to about 30 cm.