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When the puffer fish inflates its body to increase its size it is a behavior called a defense mechanism. Puffer fish have highly elastic stomachs and the ability to quickly take in air or water to puff themselves up. This turns them into an inedible ball.
Every fish is cold blooded exempt the tuna fish so a puffer fish is cold blooded.
The main predators of puffer fish in their natural habitat are sharks, dolphins, and sea turtles. These predators are able to consume puffer fish due to their ability to avoid the toxic chemicals found in the puffer fish's body.
Puffer fish have helpful spiny appendages that covers most of its body. These spiny appendages helps to protect the fish from predators.
They are cold blooded animals. They don't maintain their own temperature. Their temperature depends upon the temperature of the water they are in.
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To accurately identify a puffer fish, look for a round body shape, small fins, and the ability to inflate when threatened. Puffer fish also have spiky skin and a distinctive face with large eyes and a small mouth. Be cautious as some puffer fish can be poisonous.
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