Swellfish Collection

Puffy fish Antique 16th Century illustration
puffy fish A photograph of an original 16th century page from the History of marine fishes book by Gvlielmi Rondelet published in 1558

Map Puffer or Map Pufferfish (Arothron mappa), Indonesia
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Eye of a Map Puffer or Map Pufferfish (Arothron mappa), Indonesia
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Antique illustration of Globe-fish (Diodon maculatus)

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The yellowspotted burrfish, Cyclichthys spilostylus, is also known as the spotbase burrfish. Photographed at night in the Red Sea, Egypt

Pufferfish, Yap, Micronesia
A close look at the face of a blackspotted puffer or dog-faced puffer (Arothron nigropunctatus); Yap, Federated States of Micronesia

The Striped fish (Arothron stellatus)
Plate 141 - Naturgeschichte der ausl䮤 ischen Fische : mit sechs und dreissig Ausgemalten kupfern nach originalen (1785-95) by Marcus Elieser Bloch

Tetrodon ocellatus (Takifugu ocellatus)
Plate 145 - Naturgeschichte der auslõ«ñischen Fische : mit sechs und dreissig Ausgemalten kupfern nach originalen (1785-95) by Marcus Elieser Bloch

Masked puffer -Arothron diadematus-, Red Sea, Egypt, Africa

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Discover the enchanting world of swellfish, also known as pufferfish, with their distinctive round bodies and puffed-up appearances. From the Map Puffer of Indonesia, with its vibrant eyes, to the ancient depictions in 16th-century illustrations, these fascinating creatures have captivated us for centuries. The Striped Puffer (Arothron stellatus) and Tetrodon ocellatus, or Fugu, are renowned for their unique defensive mechanisms and deadly venom. Meanwhile, the Masked Puffer (Arothron diadematus) and Balloonfish (Diodon holocanthus) dazzle with their striking colors and patterns. Explore the diverse habitats of these intriguing swellfish, from the coral reefs of Yap, Micronesia, to the Sahara and the Philippines.