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Bookmark or Share- Tetraodontidae - WikipediaTetraodontidae is a family of primarily marine and estuarine fish of the order Tetraodontiformes. The family includes many familiar species variously called pufferfish, puffers, balloonfish, blowfish, blowers, blowies, bubblefish, globefish, swellfish, toadfish, toadies, toadle, honey toads, sugar toads, and sea squab. [1]
- Pufferfishes and Their Relatives | Smithsonian OceanPufferfishes are well known for their ability to inflate their bodies in the face of danger, but when it comes to the pufferfish family this is just one of many fascinating traits in a truly diverse group of fishes. Pufferfishes and their relatives belong to the order Tetraodontiformes that contains 447 species in ten families.
- 12 Interesting Pufferfish Facts - Fact Animal1. Pufferfish have no teeth, but they still have a fearsome bite. Instead of teeth, pufferfish have two fused plates in each jaw that meet to form a powerful beak. This unique adaptation allows them to crush the hard shells of snails, clams and other molluscs which form a major portion of their diet. 2.
- Pufferfish - Why They Inflate And Other Facts - Animal CornerWhen a pufferfish decides to inflate, it rapidly gulps in large quantities of water (and sometimes air if it’s near the surface). This water fills its highly elastic stomach, causing the fish to expand like a balloon. It’s worth noting that inflation is not a casual or frequent activity for the pufferfish.
- Pufferfish | National GeographicPufferfish. Common Name: Pufferfish. Scientific Name: Tetraodontidae. Type: Fish. Diet: Carnivore. Group Name: School. Size: Up to 3 feet. Size relative to a teacup: Biologists think...
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