Physical 

Puffers are yellow, brown, or olive-colored with a white underside and are covered in small pricks. They have a tiny, beak-like mouth. They can have dark, splotchy stripes on their sides and small, black spots on their backs, sides, and cheeks. They reach an average of 8 to 10 inches in length.

Habitat

S. maculatus are found from Newfoundland to northeast Florida. They shelter in bays, sounds, estuaries, and prefer silt to sand substrate.

Feeding 

 Northern Pufferfish feed on small mollusks, crustaceans, and other invertebrates. To escape predators, the pufferfish can expand its body cavity to appear larger and more threatening.