Bulbus Pufferfish [Bulbus turgidus]
Description
The Bulbus Pufferfish is a small to medium-sized fish known for its ability to inflate its body when threatened. It is typically a dull brown or gray color, but some individuals have bright yellow or blue markings. It is found in tropical and subtropical waters around the world, typically in shallow reefs or seagrass beds. The pufferfish's diet consists mainly of invertebrates and algae.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Neogastropoda
Neogastropoda
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| Family |
Margin snails
Marginellidae
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| Genus |
Bulbus
Bulbus
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