What is the Habitat of the Puffer Fish?
There are around 100 varieties of puffer fish, and most of them inhabit tropical and sub-tropical marine regions, which includes coral reefs, in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic Oceans. Puffer fish generally occur in coastal areas, although some can even be found in the ocean or the deep sea. Many puffer fish can also be found in fresh as well as brackish waters. In fact, about 39 species of puffer fish that inhabit marine waters swim into fresh or brackish waters to breed or feed, while some species of puffer fish live entirely in fresh water, without ever entering the sea. Interesting Features of the Puffer Fish • Tetraodontidae is the scientific name of the puffer fish, which pertains to their four large sized teeth that are fused together to form a lower and upper plate. They use these specialized teeth to crush the shells of mollusks and crustaceans, which are their natural sources of food. • The plump, round body of the puffer fish is one of its main distinguishing characteristi
