The Bronze puffer (Chonerhinos naritus) is a freshwater fish of the family Tetraodontidae that grows up to 29 cm.
Description
The bronze puffer is a pufferfish (Tetraodontidae) from fresh and brackish water of Sundaland in Southeast Asia. The species grows to about 29 cm and has a streamlined, bronze-green to silvery body with a white belly and a beak-like dentition. Unlike many puffers it is an active open-water hunter of small fish and invertebrates. Flesh and organs contain the deadly poison tetrodotoxin and must never be eaten; touching is harmless.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Bronze puffer?
The Bronze puffer has a flattened, disc-shaped body and is mainly green.
Where does the Bronze puffer live?
The Bronze puffer lives in fresh water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Bronze puffer get?
The Bronze puffer grows to a maximum of about 29 cm.
Is the Bronze puffer dangerous to humans?
The Bronze puffer is venomous — handle spines with care and seek medical help after a sting if needed.
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