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Common puffer

Ephippion guttifer

Not Evaluated Saltwater
Max Length
80.0 cm
Max Weight
4.3 kg
Depth Range
10-100m

Physical Description

Measurement Value
Maximum Length 80.0 cm
Maximum Weight 4.3 kg
Depth Range 10-100m

Habitat & Distribution

Neritic, estuaries

Water Type
Saltwater
Depth Range
10-100m
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Fishing Information

Game Fish
Yes

Taxonomy

Order Tetraodontiformes (Pufferfish and allies)
Family Tetraodontidae (Pufferfish)
Species Ephippion guttifer

Frequently Asked Questions

How big does Common puffer get?
Common puffer can grow up to 80.0 cm long and weigh 4.3 kg.
Where is Common puffer found?
Neritic, estuaries
What family does Common puffer belong to?
Common puffer (Ephippion guttifer) belongs to the family Tetraodontidae (Pufferfish) in the order Tetraodontiformes (Pufferfish and allies).

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