Where can I get a chance to see pufferfish in India?

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Out of all of these fishes from India, one that attracts the most interest from hobbyists is the dwarf puffer Carinotetraodon travancoricus. Coming to the hobby from a land that is steeped in ancient and exotic mystery, where even the locality names evoke the mystique of the old world, these diminutive blowfish take their name from the old Maharaja-ruled Indian principality that was known as Travancore. read more

It is known not only as the Malabar Puffer or Dwarf Puffer, but its nomenclature also includes: Pea Puffer, Pygmy Puffer, Malabar Dwarf Puffer, Blue Eyed Puffer, Indian Dwarf Puffer, Marble Puffer, Bumblebee Puffer, Malabar Pufferfish, Indian Malabar Pufferfish, Abeni Puffer, BB Puffer, and Sea Frog. read more

Go to any major marine fish landing centre, chances are there -/but not certain. Some marine aquariums may have it. You can definitely see in marine museum - for eg at Mandappam, near Rameshwaram, or any CMFRI Regional centre or any coastal Fisheries College museum. read more

If you are looking for something a bit out of the ordinary, but that you would have a reasonable chance of success with spawning, you might want to consider the dwarf puffer. These amazing little fish are just the right mix of fishy charm, intelligence, and spunk that could be the perfect addition to your fish collection. References. Ebert, Klaus. read more

Like all the puffer fish, the Malabar Puffer or Dwarf Puffer can vary greatly in temperament from one individual to another. Even the most mild tempered Dwarf puffer can have a mean streak that can come out at any time.They are extremely aggressive and territorial and are known to kill fish much larger then themselves. read more