steve_b_wales Posted July 19, 2012 Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 While out in Sharm El Sheikh recently, I came across this fish basking in the shallow water. When I first saw it, it remained motionless, but as I approached it,it started to inflate itself. I even managed to stroke the back of it's head. We identified many of the fish by means of a small booklet,but this one was not in it. Does anyone know what this particular fish is called? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the pelt man Posted July 19, 2012 Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 (edited) While out in Sharm El Sheikh recently, I came across this fish basking in the shallow water. When I first saw it, it remained motionless, but as I approached it,it started to inflate itself. I even managed to stroke the back of it's head. We identified many of the fish by means of a small booklet,but this one was not in it. Does anyone know what this particular fish is called? Puffer they have poisonous spines so you were lucky you didn't get hurt. PELTY Edited July 19, 2012 by the pelt man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bala Posted July 19, 2012 Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 While out in Sharm El Sheikh recently, I came across this fish basking in the shallow water. When I first saw it, it remained motionless, but as I approached it,it started to inflate itself. I even managed to stroke the back of it's head. We identified many of the fish by means of a small booklet,but this one was not in it. Does anyone know what this particular fish is called? an interesting one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karpman Posted July 19, 2012 Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 White spotted pufferfish me reckons mate. Quick Google Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yankeedoodlepigeon Posted July 19, 2012 Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 What fish? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Mongrel- Posted July 19, 2012 Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 White spotted pufferfish me reckons mate. Yep, agreed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisheruk Posted July 19, 2012 Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 Yep, agreed. Yep don't touch or tread on one with bare feet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davecooper1 Posted July 19, 2012 Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 Nice batterd, on a plate full of chips, 3 slices of bread and butter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lefty gunz Posted July 19, 2012 Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 They dont have poisonous spines but... Nice batterd, on a plate full of chips, 3 slices of bread and butter ..unless you know exactly what your doing with them that will kill you almost as quick as a bullet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yickdaz Posted July 19, 2012 Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 an interesting one an ugly one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Mongrel- Posted July 19, 2012 Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 (edited) Yep don't touch or tread on one with bare feet. I don't think it's a major drama to touch them, eating them is a whole different ball game. "The bodies of Pufferfish are covered in a toxic mucus, if the skin or flesh is consumed it can be fatal to humans....When inflated, this Puffer's body has a soft prickly texture, which is harmless to the touch." - Saltwater Aquariums forum It appears touching is OK, maybe avoid kissing though! Edited July 19, 2012 by -Mongrel- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delbert Posted July 19, 2012 Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 Even expert licence Japanese master chefs get it wrong on occasion http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/Fugu+Poisoning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeds chimp Posted July 19, 2012 Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 Puffer fish a expensive but can be deadly meal in Japan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted July 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2012 Someone did mention it was a kind of 'puffer' fish, although it did'nt have any spines on it, even when it was inflated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannyboy220 Posted July 20, 2012 Report Share Posted July 20, 2012 It is a white spotted or dog face puffer fish. I used to keep marine species and had a puffer. They are fine to touch but watch the teeth as the will take your finger clean off mine used to eat whole cockles and mussels shell on. He was such a character if you held the food above the water line he would thrash around the top and spit water at you until you dropped it in for him. Cracking fish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconFN Posted July 20, 2012 Report Share Posted July 20, 2012 It is a white spotted or dog face puffer fish. I used to keep marine species and had a puffer. They are fine to touch but watch the teeth as the will take your finger clean off mine used to eat whole cockles and mussels shell on. He was such a character if you held the food above the water line he would thrash around the top and spit water at you until you dropped it in for him. Cracking fish. Eating cockles, biting fingers off, spitting...was it a Cockney? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted July 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2012 Yes, it looks very much like a white spotted puffer fish,as seen in 'Google'. What I found funny was the 'bent' tail that it had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karpman Posted July 21, 2012 Report Share Posted July 21, 2012 Yes, it looks very much like a white spotted puffer fish,as seen in 'Google'. What I found funny was the 'bent' tail that it had. Probably a birth defect if old injury, looks to be doing alright mind. Karpman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannyboy220 Posted July 21, 2012 Report Share Posted July 21, 2012 That's how they swim the tail isn't bent it's the way they hover over the reef it changes angle when it turns round. They have very strong front or Pectoral fins which enable them to glide over the reef. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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