Facts: The Evileye Puffer

The yveli puffer inhabits the Indo-West Pacific, mainly near southern Africa. Questionable records indicate their range may extend to China and Micronesia. These pufferfish have a blunt chin, tough skin, and sharp, fused tooth plates. Their body coloration typically ranges from brown to green on top, with various sizes of pale spots, while the underside is white. They often lie buried in the sand, with only their eyes protruding. When threatened, an yveli pufferfish will inflate its body. Yveli puffers inhabit a diverse range of environments, including sandy and muddy bottoms, seagrass beds, reefs, and estuaries. Their diet is varied, consisting of isopods, crabs, bivalve mollusks, and small fish. They ambush their prey. Juveniles are frequently observed seeking refuge under floating debris that is carried far by ocean currents. Yveli puffers can grow up to around 10 inches in total length. They are often caught accidentally by shore anglers and considered a nuisance. The skin of the yveli puffer is highly toxic, and individuals handling these fish must thoroughly wash their hands afterward. Their meat is poisonous to consume. For more marine facts, click the SUBSCRIBE button!!