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Puffer fish swim like any other fish, by using their fins and streamlined body for movement and gills for breathing. The puffer fish only bloats up its body when it is threatened making it difficult to swim but its not like that all the time, in fact the puffer fish is a very good swimmer.
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Do sharks swim faster than pufferfish?
Yes. Pufferfish do not really swim all that fast, they do not rely on speed to avoid enemies. They have spines that help them with this, also they puff up (hense the name) as if to look bigger to ward off enemies. so, sharks are generally faster than pufferfish.
How big is a pufferfish?
a pufferfish is 2 feet
When was Mbu pufferfish created?
Mbu pufferfish was created in 1899.
How do the Blowfish's swim?
Pufferfish are poor swimmers but can quickly ingest huge amounts of water to turn themselves into a sharply pointed ball several times their normal size to defend themselves against attackers and predators.
Are clown fish benthos or nekton?
Clownfish dwell on the very bottom of the ocean, making them benthic.
When was Green pufferfish created?
Green pufferfish was created in 1822.
When was Dwarf pufferfish created?
Dwarf pufferfish was created in 1941.
What fish eat pufferfish?
tiger sharks and sea snakes eats pufferfish
Do pufferfish reproduce?
of course they do how do you think they make babies if they didnt there would be no pufferfish.
What are the main predators of pufferfish in their natural habitat?
The main predators of pufferfish in their natural habitat are sharks, dolphins, and sea turtles. These predators are able to consume pufferfish due to their ability to avoid the toxic chemicals in the pufferfish's body.
Is a pufferfish bigger than a clownfish?
Yes because a pufferfish puffs really big.
What is a pufferfish's real name?
The pufferfish is the real name. Pufferfish belong to the Tetraodontidae family along with balloonfish, blowfish, bubblefish, honey toads, sea squab, and puffers.
