Tetraodontidae

By Wetland and Aquatic Research Center

Family Tetraodontidae includes pufferfish, the majority of which are toxic. These fishes are primarily found in the ocean, but also use brackish and freshwater habitats.

Non-native Fish Species from Family Tetraodontidae Found in Florida Waters
Genus and Species	Common Name	Continent of Origin	Population Status	Florida Record
Arothron diadematus	masked pufferfish	Indo-Pacific	Failed	Collection Info

Tetraodontidae

Non-native Fish Species from Family Tetraodontidae Found in Florida Waters

U.S. Geological Survey

U.S. Department of the Interior