Oceanic Puffer

Oceanic Puffer

Lagocephalus lagocephalus
Oceanic Puffer

Average Weight/Length

Max length : 61.0 cm TL male/unsexed; max. published weight: 3.2 kg

Location Habitat

Primarily an oceanic, pelagic species but may enter estuaries. Feeds on crustaceans and squids.

Biology & Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-16; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 11 - 13. Adults dark green, brownish grey, or blue above, white below; juveniles with about 9 bars on back, from eye to dorsal fin; dark spots on front and middle of belly and on side near pectoral base in specimens less than 33 cm

Life Cycle & Mating Behavior

Oviparous

Geographic Species Map (Fishbase.org Map)

Summary of Distribution: Circumglobal: tropical to temperate seas.

Note: Distribution range colors indicate degree of suitability of habitat which can be interpreted as probabilities of occurrence (fishbase.org)

Food Rating

Game Rating : 1/10

Game Description :

Suspected responsible for fatal poisoning. Should not be eaten

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