Where Does Green Pufferfish Live?

Green Pufferfish lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Green Pufferfish

Water type

brackish

Depth

Typically found in shallow coastal waters, estuaries, and mangrove swamps, often in depths less than 5 meters.

Environment

Mangrove estuaries, coastal rivers, and tidal flats. They prefer areas with dense vegetation, submerged roots, and muddy or sandy substrates, providing ample hiding spots and foraging grounds.

Geographic range

Southeast Asia, including countries such as India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines. Its range extends from the Ganges-Brahmaputra delta to Borneo.

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