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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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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 12y agoPufferfish expand themselves by sucking in water. The water gets pumped into their stomach, causing the pufferfish to bloat/expand/blow up.
When this happens, the spikes on the pufferfish stick out, making the fish look very unappetising to predators.
Pufferfish can also suck in air to expand themselves when accidently caught by humans. It is not advised to let a pufferfish suck in air, because it can damage the internal organs of the fish and they experience difficulty getting the air out of their systems afterwards.
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∙ 12y agoGood question but you know what? I don't know ether so please answer for me....
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∙ 14y agoThey use gills
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∙ 11y agopuffer make them selfs big
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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 Dwarf pufferfish created?
Dwarf pufferfish was created in 1941.
When was Green pufferfish created?
Green pufferfish was created in 1822.
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.
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.
Are pufferfish poisoners?
Yes their whole body is poisonous including their organs.
