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Guineafowl pufferfish

Scientific name: Arothron meleagris

Size: Up to 20 inches

Color: Dark brown / black and white or entirely yellow

Distinguishing feature: He has a very dark fur with many white dots. May be entirely yellow.

Where did we see it: Zanzibar, Mayotte, Maldives

Guineafowl pufferfish of Maldives

Guineafowl pufferfish

Scientific name: Arothron meleagris

Size: Up to 20 inches

Color: Dark brown / black and white or entirely yellow

Distinguishing feature: He has a very dark fur with many white dots. May be entirely yellow.

Where did we see it: Zanzibar, Mayotte, Maldives

In detail

This species is relatively rare.

It is very solitary and has a very special ability to move, allowing it to turn around or back up.

The pufferfish is able to gorge itself with water when it is in danger, it allows it to be more impressive and more difficult to eat. White this shape, people have already seen dolphins play with him like a balloon.

The different species of Pufferfish we have seen

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