Vermiculated puffer
Has fine spots on the back.
| Scientific name | Takifugu snyderi |
| English name | Vermiculated puffer |
| Japanese name | 潮際河豚 |
| Classification | Actinopterygii |
| Classification details | Tetraodontiformes Diodontidae |
| Full length | about 30cm |
| Distribution | Pacific coast. |
Characteristics
A medium-sized blowfish about 30cm long. It has fine spots on the back of its body. The body is rounded. It has sharp teeth and can bite off harris and crush crustaceans. They don't swim fast.
Ecology
Inhabits shallow sandy areas and swims slowly in groups. Eat crustaceans, etc.
Habitat
Hayakawa Beach
I took a picture of a flock at the sea in December. They were swimming slowly in groups of dozens of them. It didn't seem like he was that cautious.
Pictures
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