The Pufferfish is not just a beautiful fish. Its amazing ability to gulp water and rapidly grow several times its normal size is a crucial defense mechanism. This helps the slow - moving and clumsy swimmer scare off predators instead of running away. For years, the beautiful geometric patterns on the seafloor off the coast of Japan puzzled scientists. These ocean - equivalent crop circles were created by a new pufferfish species, the white - spotted pufferfish! The scientific name of pufferfish is Tetraodontidae. These adorable pufferfish miniatures are perfect for a small underwater display or as decorations and gifts for ocean or aquatic - themed parties. They are about the size of a large blueberry, around one inch long.

These cute pufferfish mini figures are great for all sorts of fun uses. You can use them to create a mini underwater scene at home. Just find a small container, add some sand and pebbles, and place the pufferfish in it to make an ocean - like display. They also work wonderfully as party decorations for ocean - themed events. You can scatter them on tables or use them as part of a centerpiece. As gifts, they're sure to bring a smile to anyone who loves the ocean. When handling these figures, be gentle as they are small and delicate. To keep them looking good, just wipe them with a soft, dry cloth every once in a while. Avoid getting them wet for long periods as this might damage the texture. Have fun with your lucky pufferfish miniatures!