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Definition of spotted puffer
spotted puffer
Plural:spotted puffers
spotted puffer Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
8
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
Any of several species of small pufferfish characterized by dark spots on their bodies, especially the green spotted puffer (Tetraodon nigroviridis) native to the freshwater and brackish habitats of South and Southeast Asia, known for its ability to inflate its body when threatened.
Example
"The aquarium enthusiast carefully monitored the salinity levels in the tank to ensure the spotted puffer remained healthy."
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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Spotted puffer. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/spotted puffer