Where Does Pufferfish Live?

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

Where to find Pufferfish

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found in shallow coastal waters, coral reefs, estuaries, and sometimes freshwater rivers, ranging from a few meters to over 100 meters.

Environment

Coral reefs, rocky areas, seagrass beds, sandy bottoms, mangrove estuaries, and freshwater rivers (for some species). They often seek shelter in crevices or among vegetation.

Geographic range

Tropical and subtropical waters worldwide, with the highest diversity in the Indo-Pacific region. Some species are found in temperate zones and freshwater systems in Asia, Africa, and South America.

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