Is pufferfish a protected species?

Pufferfish is a precious marine fish that is popular for its delicious taste, but it also has the problem of strong toxicity. In China, pufferfish is listed as a national third-level protected animal, and it is prohibited to catch and eat it in the wild. In addition, many countries and regions have also protected pufferfish, such as Japan and South Korea. Due to long-term overfishing and illegal trade, the number of pufferfish has gradually decreased and is currently facing an endangered situation. Therefore, it is particularly important to protect pufferfish and their habitat.

Pufferfish is a fish that lives in the ocean and freshwater, also known as pufferfish, pufferfish, and pufferfish. They have a round body, a short mouth, no scales, but some sharp scales and spikes. Pufferfish is a carnivorous animal that mainly feeds on small fish, shrimps, and crabs.

The internal organs, skin and ovaries of pufferfish contain a highly toxic neurotoxin, tetrodotoxin. Even a trace amount of ingestion is enough to be fatal. Therefore, in places such as Japan, professional chefs need to undergo long-term training to skillfully handle pufferfish to ensure that it is safe and edible.

Pufferfish have a variety of colors and forms, such as yellow, brown, red, etc. They gather together during the mating season and lay eggs that float on the water. The lifespan of pufferfish is generally 3-5 years, but some individuals can live for more than 10 years.

Due to the high toxicity of pufferfish, many countries and regions have protected it. In China, pufferfish are listed as a national third-level protected animal, and it is prohibited to catch and eat them in the wild. In places such as Japan, pufferfish are regarded as one of the representatives of delicacies and have high economic value.

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