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What are the poisonous fish in Fiji?

it is the blow fish its the fish when it inflates it has spikes...


Does a blow fish have fur or skin?

Firstly remember that FISH HAVE SCALES!!!I don't think it would be a fish if it had fur or skin. Blow fish have scales, but also have many spikes across their body. These spikes are a form of defence, other fish are not so keen to eat something that would scratch on their throat and mouths!!! Hope this helps.


Why do puffer fish blow up into a ball?

so its spikes come out to protect it from anything that tries to eat it


What is the body covering of a puffer fish?

Mucus,spikes,scales.


Does the blow fish come from plankton?

Yes, they do. The blow fish does come from plankton. A blow fish type of plankton can change into a blow fish when it's older. A blow fish can blow itself up to protect itself from other fish that eats blow fish, but if it's stuck and the blow fish can't get out, both fish dies.


What is the name of fish that are spikes?

The fish commonly referred to as having spikes are known as "spiny fish." An example is the "spiny pufferfish," which has sharp spines covering its body for protection. Another example is the "lionfish," known for its long, venomous spines. These adaptations serve as a defense mechanism against predators.


How do star fish defend?

They have spikes


Do fish live in water and on land?

Yes some fish do. They push themselves out of the water and then they walk around with spikes on their body for a while. However they have to go back into the water after a while.


Do fish live on water and land?

Yes some fish do. They push themselves out of the water and then they walk around with spikes on their body for a while. However they have to go back into the water after a while.


What is an alger fish?

a fish with poisonous spikes around the head area.


What do lion fish do that is bad?

Lion fish have poisoned spikes on their fins.


What are the spikes on the puffer fish called?

spines