Species guide
How to catch White-spotted puffer
Arothron hispidus
The white-spotted puffer is a solitary, slow-moving fish known for its short, deep body shape and distinctive broad barred pattern. It inhabits various marine environments from shallow estuaries to deep reef slopes. This species has a varied diet that includes algae and a range of marine organisms.
Where they live
Found in brackish and saltwater regions including the Atlantic, Pacific, Indian Ocean, and Mediterranean, it prefers sandy to rubble areas near reefs at depths from 1 to 50 meters.
Typical size
Up to about 50 cm
What they eat
- algae
- sponges
- tube worms
- small marine organisms
Best baits
- shrimp
- small cut fish
- marine worms
Best lures
- soft plastic lures
- small jigs
- poppers
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- light tackle spinning
- casting near reef edges
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