Author: (Bloch & Schneider, 1801)
FBname: Banded puffer
Comments: Solitary or in groups of 2 or 3 individuals but never in schools (Ref. 35237).  Inhabits shallow inshore waters usually on soft bottoms.  Frequently found in freshwater (Ref. 13608).  When threatened, it becomes inflated like a balloon, in order to ward off predators.  Carnivorous, feeding mainly on mollusks which crushes with its powerful teeth (Ref. 35237).  Of negligible commercial importance and usually not marketed (Ref. 5217).