Record #:

2895

Author(s):

Meyer, Peter K.

Abstract:

Over 100 species of puffer fish exist worldwide. Eating them can be harmful, since many carry deadly toxins. Scientists have not fully decided whether the northern puffer, which is common to state waters, is poisonous.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 60 Issue 6, June 1996, p16-19, il

Subject(s):

Tetraodontidae