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Yellowspotted burrfish using its defense system

$Starry Puffer Arothron stellatus occurs in the tropical Indo-Pacific from the Red Sea and East Africa eastward through Indonesia to the Tuamotus, northward to southern Japan, southward to Lord Howe Island in a depth range from 3 to 58 m, max. total length 120cm, common length 54cm. \nThe species is relatively uncommon in patch reefs and coral slopes near sandy areas of clear lagoon and seaward reefs. Juveniles occur in sandy and weedy inner reefs, adults on clear lagoons and seaward reefs. \nStarry Puffers are poisonous to eat for humans. \nLembeh Strait, Indonesia \n1°28'56.394 N 125°15'15.588 E at 7m depth$

The pufferfish's distinctive facial features, including its large eyes and spiny exterior, make it a fascinating subject for observation.

Spot-fin porcupinefish (Diodon hystrix), Zanzibar, Tanzania

Close-up view of a White-spotted puffer (Arothron hispidus) arothron meleagris

Blackspotted puffers are fast swimmers and can move swiftly about their habitat.

$Birdbeak Burrfish Cyclichthys orbicularis occurs in tropical waters of the Indo-West Pacific from the Red Sea and East Africa to the Philippines, north to southern Japan, south to Australia and New Caledonia and in the Southeast Atlantic at the south coast of South Africa in a depth range from 9 to 170m, max. length 30cm. \n\nThe nocturnal species inhabits clear protected reefs with sponge and algal habitats, staying often in large sponges during the day. Cyclichthys orbicularis occasionally occurs on reefs, but usually over sand and mud bottoms. \nThe species feeds on hard-shelled invertebrates. \n\nInterestingly, this fish can puff up its body by ingesting water, transforming into a spiny ball as a defense mechanism, which reduces its mobility but deters predators. His chemical defense mechanism is more effective than the swimming away: Tetrodotoxin (TTX) is a potent neurotoxin found in various marine organisms, including Cyclichthys orbicularis. It can be lethal to non-resistant fish species. The estimated lethal dose of TTX in humans is around 2 mg of pure toxin. Even small amounts can cause severe symptoms. \n\nThis specimen was encountered in the Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia\n1°27'13.104 N 125°14'14.634 E at 13m depth$

Stellate puffer Arothron meleagris at coral reef in the sea

Pufferfish Blows itself up , after I release it from a fisherman's net

Colorful Coral Reef Teeming with Exotic Fish. Lively and colorful coral reef in a vibrant underwater world. Diverse array of tropical fish swimming freely in their aquatic environment, creating a mesmerizing scene for nature and animal enthusiasts alike.

Spiny porcupinefish Diodon holocanthus has eyes that sparkle with blue flecks and skin with spines. This fish can be found in the Red Sea.

A cute puffer fish or globefish is swimming underwater. Fish portrait photo, close-up and selective focus.

A cute little pufferfish floating in the water

Arothron stellatus, also known as the stellate puffer, starry puffer, starry pufferfish, or starry toadfish, is a demersal marine fish belonging to the family Tetraodontidae. It is found in shallow water in the Indo-Pacific region.

Blackspotted Puffer fish is poisonous and puffs up its body like a balloon to avoid being eaten.

$White-spotted Puffer Arothron hispidus occurs in the tropical Indo-Pacific from the Red Sea and East Africa to Panama, north to southern Japan and the Hawaiian Islands, south to Lord Howe and Rapa islands, in the Eastern Pacific from the Baja California and the Gulf of California to Panama in a depth range from 1 to 50m, max. total length 50cm, max. weight 2kg. \nThe species inhabits outer reef slopes to depths of at least 50 m, inner reef flats and lagoons. Juveniles are common in weedy areas of estuaries, near rocky reef or on sand-stretches between reefs with low algae-rubble reef to about 20 meters depth, or in shallow with sparse seagrass growth. \nArothron hispidus feeds on fleshy, calcareous, or coralline algae, detritus, mollusks, tunicates, sponges, corals, zoanthid anemones, crabs, tube worms and echinoderms. \nThe species is toxic to predators and humans. If consumed, the tetrodotoxin (TTX) can cause symptoms like numbness, muscle weakness, respiratory failure, and even death. \nDespite their toxicity, pufferfish like Arothron hispidus are sometimes consumed in specific cultures (such as Japanese fugu), but only when prepared by licensed professionals who know how to remove toxic parts safely. \nLembeh Strait, Indonesia\n1°29'33.414 N 125°15'40.446 E at 17m depth$

Close up of a yellow and black puffer fish, facing the camer

Purple Sea Urchin Close Up Underwater Southeast Alaska

Carcass of a puffer fish washed up by the tide on a beach in Brazil

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