Pufferfish/Boxfish

Pufferfish belong to the Tetraodontidae family. They are recognizable by their elongated heads and compressed bodies, as well as their beak-like mouths. Pufferfish are omnivores, but some species have preferences for invertebrates or algae. These pufferfish are capable of inflating with water to up to four times their size to deter any would-be attackers! Additionally, their bodies contain a large amount of tetrodotoxin, a substance that can cause paralysis, respiratory complications, and even death in predators. This category includes the Canthigaster pufferfish and the Arothron hispidus...