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   Scientific Name: Arothron hispidus
   Family: Tetraodontidae

PUFFERFISH

Habitat
Found in wide range of depths, but individually will usually habitate at depth where they are born.

Range
India, Indonesian archipelago, Philippines, New Guinea, north Australia to the Fiji Islands.

Size
42cm

Behavior
Sociable and peaceful fish, but can become aggressive when provoked. Can get up to 17 in. (42 cm).