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Deadly Pufferfish Invading Greek Waters: Tourists Warned

Monday, 22 June 2026/Source: Google News/1 min read

A German media outlet has issued a warning to tourists planning to visit Greece, including Crete, about the lagocephalus, a toxic pufferfish species now present in Greek waters. The fish, also known as the silver-cheeked toadfish, is an invasive species that has spread across the eastern Mediterranean. Its flesh contains tetrodotoxin, an extremely potent poison with no antidote, which remains dangerous even after cooking. Tourists are advised never to eat lagocephalus under any circumstances. The fish is recognizable by its rounded body and small beak-like mouth. If you see it offered at a market or restaurant, do not purchase or consume it. Greek authorities have banned its sale and distribution. If you believe you have accidentally eaten the fish and experience numbness, dizziness, or difficulty breathing, seek emergency medical help immediately.

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