Image Bank - Fishes
Scribbled Puffer
Reference |
IB2853 |
Category |
Fishes |
Family Name |
Puffers - TETRAODONTIDAE |
Common Name |
Scribbled Puffer |
Scientific Name |
Arothron mappa |
Artist Name |
Roger Swainston |
Notes |
As a defence mechanism, Puffers can inflate their body by swallowing either water or air into their distensible stomach, making difficult for a predator to swallow them. Many species are also extremely toxic. Source : Swainston’s Fishes of Australia |