Tetraodontidae Collection

Starr Puffer (Arothron stellatus), juvenile swimming. Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Puffer Fish (Tetraodontidae), Southern Thailand, Andaman Sea, Indian Ocean, Asia

Yellow tropical reef fish composite image on black background, Falcula butterflyfish (Chaetodon falcula), Yellow boxfish (Ostracion cubicus), Golden butterflyfish (Chaetodon semilarvatus)

Guineafowl puffer fish (Arothron meleagris) inflated, displaying defensive behaviour over coral reef, Yap, Indo Pacific, Micronesia

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White-spotted puffer (Arothron hispidus), Red Sea, Egypt, Africa

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Front close-up of pufferfish (Tetraodontidae), Ambon, Indonesia. Date: 12/08/2006

An inflated Guineafowl pufferfish (Arothron meleagris) in front of sea fans (Gorgonia sp)
An inflated Guineafowl pufferfish (Arothron meleagris) in front of sea fans (Gorgonia sp.) on a reef wall, Fiji, Pacific Ocean

Page 189. Kaver?, du, Vals, they are the same size as the Humming bird, and are copied from living birds
5670078 Page 189. Kaver?, du, Vals, they are the same size as the Humming bird, and are copied from living birds, exhibited in Dublin; the shell of a Sea Orb

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White-spotted Puffer eye - night dive - Scuba Seraya House Reef dive site, Seraya, Kubu district, Karangasem, Bali, Indonesia, Indian Ocean Date: 06-Nov-19

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Black-saddled Toby by sea fan - Sahaung Pinnacle dive site, Bangka Island, north Sulawesi, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean Date: 24-03-2016

Blackspotted puffer (Arothron nigropunctatus) curled up on the reef for the night, with a transparent cleaner shrimp (Urocaridella antonbrunii) inspecting its tail, Philippines

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Black-saddled puffer (Canthigaster valentini), Maldives Island, Indian Ocean

Cleaner wrasse (Labroides dimidiatus) swims out from the gill of a Blue spotted pufferfish (Arothron caeruleopunctatus). East of Eden, Similan Islands, Thailand. Andaman Sea, Indian Ocean

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

Puffer fish Tetraodontidae Around fishing hedgehogs
Puffer fish (Tetraodontidae), Around fishing hedgehogs. / Orbes (title on object), Puffer fish 1-4. Numbered top right: 8. With the Latin names

Side view of cross-section model of Puffer Fish with mottled skin camouflage and sharp teeth, cross-section of stomach showing deadly toxic liver, ovary and intestines

Thailand, Hat Yao, dead Pufferfish on wet sand beach

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

Wide-angle image of pufferfish, Raja Ampat, Indonesia

Juvenile guineafowl spotted pufferfish sheltering amongst a crinoid, Bali
Juvenile guineafowl spotted pufferfish (Arothron meleagris), sheltering amongst a crinoid, Indonesia

Detail of the eye of a reticulated pufferfish (Arothron reticularis) in Indonesia

Valentinnis sharpnose puffer face to face in territorial behavior, Bali
Valentinnis sharpnose puffer, also known as black-saddled toby (Canthigaster valentini), face to face in territorial behavior, Tulamben, Bali, Indonesia

Pufferfish swimming by star coral, Nassau, The Bahamas

Pufferfish and reef, La Paz Mexico

Map Pufferfish, Indonesia

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

Whitebelly Toby (Canthigaster bennetti) adult, swimming, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia, November

Black-spotted Puffer (Arothron nigropunctatus) adult, resting on sand, Manado, Sulawesi, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia, March

Compressed Toby (Canthigaster compressa) adult, swimming at night, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia, August

Shortfin Puffer (Torquigener brevipinnis) adult, resting on sand, Seraya, Bali, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, December

Black-spotted Puffer (Arothron nigropunctatus) adult, close-up of head, on black sand, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, June

Eye of a mapped pufferfish
Eye of a map pufferfish, Arothron mappa. Photographed at North Ari Atoll, Maldives

Pufferfish with cleaner wrasse

Eye of pufferfish in Indonesia
The eye of a pufferfish, Arothron Sp. can be seen peeking out of the soft coral it is sheltering in/ Photographed off Lilai Jetty, Halmahera, Maluku Islands, Indonesia

Guineafowl pufferfish in the Maldives
A guineafowl pufferfish, Arothron meleagris, which can inflate its body with water when threatened as a defense mechanism. Photographed at South Ari Atoll, Maldives

Narrow-lined Puffer (Arothron manilensis) adult, close-up of head, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia

Whitebelly Toby (Canthigaster bennetti) adult, swimming, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia

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"Tetraodontidae: The Fascinating World of Pufferfish" Discover the mesmerizing beauty of Tetraodontidae, commonly known as pufferfish. In the Lembeh Strait, a juvenile Starr Puffer gracefully glides through the crystal-clear waters. Meanwhile, in Southern Thailand's Andaman Sea, these unique creatures thrive in the vastness of the Indian Ocean. A captivating composite image showcases yellow tropical reef fish against a striking black background. Falcula butterflyfish, Yellow boxfish, Golden butterflyfish, and Red Sea clownfish create an enchanting underwater tapestry. Witness defensive behavior as a Guineafowl puffer fish inflates itself to deter potential threats. Its spiky body serves as armor in their aquatic realm. These African blowfish are truly remarkable creatures. In Fiji's Pacific Ocean lies a breathtaking sight – an inflated Guineafowl pufferfish majestically positioned amidst sea fans on a vibrant reef wall. Nature's artwork at its finest. Delve into history with Kaver?, du Vals; they resemble hummingbirds and were meticulously copied from living birds exhibited in Dublin during 1810-17. A testament to nature's ability to inspire art across different mediums. UW INDO 1895 11 captures another facet of Tetraodontidae's allure - their mysterious presence beneath the ocean surface. This snapshot invites us to explore further and unravel their secrets hidden within depths unknown. Behold the Blackspotted puffer curled up on the reef for its nightly slumber - showcasing its distinctive black-saddled appearance against an awe-inspiring backdrop. Truly an embodiment of elegance fused with adaptability. Tetraodontidae is not just any ordinary family; it represents resilience and diversity found within our planet's aquatic ecosystems. From Asia to Africa and beyond, these bony-bodied wonders continue to captivate both scientists and nature enthusiasts alike.