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Definition of green spotted puffer
green spotted puffer
Plural:green spotted puffers
• noun
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A small, aggressive species of pufferfish (Dichotomyctere nigroviridis) native to the freshwater and estuarine habitats of South and Southeast Asia, easily recognized by its bright yellowish-green coloration and distinct black spots.
Example
"The green spotted puffer is a popular but demanding aquarium fish that requires increasingly brackish water as it matures into adulthood."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Green spotted puffer. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/green%20spotted%20puffer