Common Blowfish and Similar Species
Torquigener pleurogramma
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Starry Puffer
Arothron stellatus
Key differences: Arothron stellatus is generally much larger, covered in numerous small black spots (which become larger with age), and has a more robust body. Torquigener pleurogramma is smaller and has a more mottled, less distinctly spotted pattern.
Smooth Puffer
Lagocephalus inermis
Key differences: Lagocephalus inermis has a smoother body lacking prominent spines (though some small prickles may be present) and a more streamlined, torpedo-like body shape compared to the more rounded Torquigener pleurogramma. Its coloration is typically silvery-grey dorsally.
Band-tail Puffer
Sphoeroides spengleri
Key differences: Sphoeroides spengleri typically has a row of distinct dark spots along its lower flanks and a more elongated body shape. Torquigener pleurogramma lacks this distinct lateral spot pattern.
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