Species guide
How to catch Panther puffer
Takifugu pardalis
saltwatergame fishTetraodontidae
The Panther puffer is a small, short-bodied saltwater fish known for its distinctive patterning. It inhabits rocky bottoms and seagrass beds, primarily in the Pacific near Japan. Juveniles feed on small crustaceans while adults consume snails and bivalves.
Where they live
Found nearshore on rocky bottoms and seagrass beds in the Pacific, especially around central Japan.
Typical size
Up to about 30 cm
What they eat
- small crustaceans
- gammaridean amphipods
- caprellidean amphipods
- gastropods
- bivalves
Best baits
- small crustaceans
- pieces of mollusk
- shrimp
Best lures
- small soft plastics
- shrimp imitations
- tiny jigs
How to fish for them
- light tackle bottom fishing
- float fishing near rocks and seagrass
- bait fishing with small crustaceans
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