Pufferfish Of Koh Tao
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Description
The majority of the pufferfish species are poisonous and in some the internal organs, such as the liver, and sometimes the skin contains tetrodotoxin. Very poisonous to most animals when eaten; nevertheless, the meat of some species is considered a delicacy in Japan but has to be prepared by certified chefs.
They are very similar to porcupinefish, which have large external spines whereas pufferfish have thin ones only visible when they puff up.
Their diet consists mostly of algae and small invertebrates and they can survive on a vegetarian diet if their environment is lacking in other types of food, but prefer an omnivorous food selection. The Keto diet doesn’t work for them.
Cheeky guy was hanging out above White Rock, watching the divers
Where Can You Find Them?
You can find them around many of the dive sites of Koh Tao, while completing your scuba certification. Moving slowly through the water watching the divers intently. Sometimes they can be found hiding under rocks during the daytime. But due to their nocturnal habits, you will likely see more active pufferfish on a night dive. We do night dives as part of the Advanced course, making it a better opportunity to see them.
A Sealfaced pufferfish
Sealface pufferfish at Twins, Koh Tao
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