Smooth Puffer s are drab gray to greenish-gray above with a white belly. They have very small mouths with strong jaws. Like most puffers, the Smooth Puffer "puffs up" into a ball in self-defense.
Diet: amphipods (small shrimp like creatures), small mollusks, crustaceans and other invertebrates
Habitat & Range
Smooth Puffer s inhabit inshore/nearshore areas over sandy or muddy bottoms. They feed on amphipods (small shrimp like creatures), small mollusks, crustaceans and other invertebrates.
Where to Fishing
Atlantic Ocean
Frequently Asked Questions
Fishing Tips
Smooth Puffer s are usually caught accidentally by anglers fishing for other species. They can be caught with pieces of squid, shrimp, small live fish, or cut pieces of fish.
