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Bennett's sharpnose puffer
Canthigaster bennetti
Overview
Canthigaster bennetti is a pufferfish from the Indo-Pacific. It occasionally makes its way into the aquarium trade. It grows to a size of 10 cm in length.
Best Baits & Lures
Live Baits
- Live Prawns
Excellent for attracting attention with their movement.
- Small Crabs
Natural food source, readily accepted by puffers.
- Bloodworms
Irresistible to many fish, including puffers.
- Ghost Shrimp
Another small crustacean they can't resist.
Artificial Lures
- Berkley Gulp! Alive! ShrimpSoft PlasticBuy
Scented, realistic action can entice bites.
- Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnow FCrankbaitBuy
Erratic retrieve mimics injured baitfish.
- Daiwa Silver Creek SpinnerSpinnerBuy
Flash and vibration attract attention.
- Owner Block Head JigJigBuy
Hop along the bottom, imitating crustaceans.
Techniques
Use light tackle as Bennett's sharpnose puffers are not large; slowly retrieve your lure, pausing occasionally to allow the puffer to strike.
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Where to Find Bennett's sharpnose puffer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best bait for Bennett's sharpnose puffer?+
Popular baits for Bennett's sharpnose puffer include Live Prawns, Small Crabs, Bloodworms, Ghost Shrimp, Berkley Gulp! Alive! Shrimp. Tip: Use light tackle as Bennett's sharpnose puffers are not large; slowly retrieve your lure, pausing occasionally to allow the puffer to strike.
Where can I catch Bennett's sharpnose puffer?+
Bennett's sharpnose puffer can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Puntarenas, Costa Rica. WikiCatch lists 1 fishing spots where this species is found.
How big do Bennett's sharpnose puffer get?+
Bennett's sharpnose puffer (Canthigaster bennetti) can reach up to 10.000000100000001 cm in length and 0.25 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.
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