Bandtail Puffer

Sphoeroides spengleri

Max Size
7 inches
Range
Massachusetts to Gulf of Mexico and Bermuda
Habitat
Coastal and Offshore waters around structure

Bandtail puffers are pretty common on some of the dives. Don't try to make them puff up under water, they have a powerful beak that can take a chunk out of your finger.

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Bandtail puffer on the Normannia