Freshwater Pufferfish
Dichotomyctere nigroviridis
Adults inhabit brackish estuaries, mangrove channels, and lower freshwater rivers, often patrolling near cover. They use powerful fused teeth to crush snails, crustaceans, and other hard-bodied prey. This pufferfish can inflate into a rounded defensive shape, and its tissues may contain potent toxins that discourage predators.
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- Freshwater Pufferfish