Feroxodon multistriatus, ferocious pufferfish

Feroxodon multistriatus Richarson 1854

ferocious pufferfish,
manystriped blowfish

The Ferocious Pufferfish, Feroxodon multistriatus, has very characteristic markings of wavy bars. Its common name comes from reports of unprovoked attacks on swimmers resulting in loss of toes. It otherwise feeds on fish and invertebrates.

Distribution Indo-west Pacific
Max size 90cms
Family Tetraodontidae - pufferfishes