A TOXIC pufferfish with an extremely dangerous bite and flesh that’s lethal to consume is invading a holiday hotspot.

Following is a transcript of the video. Narrator: If there's one thing you know about puffer fish, it's that they can do this. When aggravated by a predator, they, you know, puff up. Some puffers ...

Scientists are particularly concerned because the toxic fish Lagocephalus sceleratus has been sighted in Medulin Bay.

There are over 120 species of puffer fish, and 22 different kinds are approved by the Japanese government for use in restaurants. But one is more prized, and more poisonous, than the others ...

Below are some reasons why some fish species are aggressive: Fighting for food. Some fish will always compete for food. An aggressive fish will fight off other fish that are perceived to be a ...

Researchers have documented the northernmost record of the highly invasive silver-cheeked toadfish, Lagocephalus sceleratus, in the Mediterranean, raising concerns about its impact on marine ...

"This invasive species is known for its aggressive behaviour," said study ... Scientists say that the dangerous fish poses a threat to local marine life, fisheries, and "public safety".