Arothron [Arothron]

Description

Arothron pufferfish are often seen cruising along sandy patches and seagrass edges, where they forage steadily. Divers may notice their bold patterns and slow, deliberate swimming, and if they feel uneasy they can inflate to make themselves harder to swallow.

Species

Bristly Puffer

Arothron hispidus

Guineafowl Puffer

Arothron meleagris

Blackspotted Puffer

Arothron nigropunctatus

Taxonomy