Guineafowl Puffer [Arothron meleagris]
Description
Guineafowl Puffers are famous for their speckled, bird-like patterning—small spots and blotches that give them a mottled, camouflaged look. Divers often see them near rocky or reef habitats, where they forage and cruise at a relaxed pace. Their ability to inflate adds an extra layer of drama if they feel threatened.
Where To See Guineafowl Puffer
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Fish, Sharks & Rays (plus Sea Turtles & Whales)
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Teleosts (Bony Fishes)
Teleostei
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| Order |
Pufferfish & relatives
Tetraodontiformes
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| Family |
Puffers
Tetraodontidae
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| Genus |
Arothron
Arothron
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