Puffer Fish on Oak Plinth - Taxidermy full body mount - Tetraodontidae sp. - 268 mm - 255 mm - 169 mm - Non-CITES species
The Tetraodontidae, also known as pufferfish, is a saltwater fish found in all oceans.
Its main characteristic is an extremely elastic skin covered with spines, which in case of danger can be inflated like a ball, making the spines particularly dangerous for the predator.
This specimen has a beautiful hazelnut color and brown polka dots and is mounted on a handcrafted pedestal made of wood and satin brass.
The pin that hooks the fish is shaped like a trident to recall the element of the ocean and fishing.
Extravagant design object that can be included in a taxidermy collection or used as a furnishing element.
Fish size: 155 x 255 x 169 mm
Weight: 400g
Origin: Pacific Ocean
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The Tetraodontidae, also known as pufferfish, is a saltwater fish found in all oceans.
Its main characteristic is an extremely elastic skin covered with spines, which in case of danger can be inflated like a ball, making the spines particularly dangerous for the predator.
This specimen has a beautiful hazelnut color and brown polka dots and is mounted on a handcrafted pedestal made of wood and satin brass.
The pin that hooks the fish is shaped like a trident to recall the element of the ocean and fishing.
Extravagant design object that can be included in a taxidermy collection or used as a furnishing element.
Fish size: 155 x 255 x 169 mm
Weight: 400g
Origin: Pacific Ocean
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