Biologists have found out why the Malabar dwarf pufferfish (Carinotetraodon travancoricus) has low fecundity — it produces just a few eggs a day and spawns in batches 1. This finding could have ...

Pufferfish are among the most intriguing aquatic creatures and the prized jewels of any aquarium. It’s easy to see why; these striking fish are super intelligent, interactive, and form a deep bond ...

Experts have traced a new species of Dwarf Puffer fish, popular in the aquarium trade, to river Kumaradhara in southern Karnataka. The new species was discovered by a team of British and Swiss ...

Pufferfish generally share basic characteristics, including their signature defense of puffing up like a ball when threatened. Many of the species also share spines that cover their body and ...

Now, when we talk about pufferfish, we're really talking about an entire family of fish known scientifically as Tetraodontidae. This family includes many species — over 190, in fact. And they can be ...