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Download the ultra-detailed 3D model of a realistic pufferfish, a meticulously crafted digital recreation of one of the ocean’s most distinctive and fascinating creatures, rendered in stunning photorealism for professional use across industries. This pufferfish 3D model captures every anatomical nuance — from its rounded, inflated body covered in sharp, conical spines to its large, expressive eyes with rich brown irises and glossy black pupils that convey curiosity and intelligence. The skin texture is masterfully modeled with natural mottling: patches of warm beige, earthy brown, and soft gray blend seamlessly across its surface, mimicking real-world camouflage patterns found in tropical reef environments. The fins — including the delicate, fan-like pectoral fin and streamlined tail — are sculpted with precision, displaying fine striations, translucency, and natural curvature that enhance its lifelike presence. Its small, puckered mouth and subtle facial contours give it an endearing, almost comical expression, making it ideal for both scientific and artistic applications.

This ocean animal 3D asset is engineered for maximum versatility and visual fidelity. It includes full PBR material support — albedo, roughness, normal, metallic, and ambient occlusion maps — ensuring flawless integration into any rendering pipeline. The spine texture features micro-details such as tip wear, slight color variation, and shadowing between spikes, while the skin displays pores, moisture sheen, and subtle highlights that respond dynamically to lighting. The eyes are modeled with depth, catchlights, and iris detail, adding emotional resonance. The fins exhibit layered transparency and edge definition, enhancing realism in close-up shots.

Optimized for high-fidelity output, this pufferfish 3D model is compatible with all major 3D software platforms and supports real-time engines like Unity and Unreal Engine, making it perfect for interactive experiences, VR/AR environments, and simulation projects. Available in multiple formats — FBX, OBJ, MAX, STL, and glTF — it ensures seamless workflow integration whether you’re working on marine biology education, documentary films, game development, scientific visualization, or digital art. Its clean topology and efficient polygon count allow for smooth performance without sacrificing visual fidelity, even in complex scenes.

Perfect for underwater scenes, aquarium displays, educational apps, and nature-themed content, this pufferfish 3D asset adds drama, texture, and narrative potential to any environment. Its symbolic association with defense, adaptability, and survival makes it ideal for branding campaigns, spiritual motifs, or creative storytelling. Whether used in a virtual museum, animated film, or mobile game, it enhances immersion with its tactile presence and visual impact.

The model is fully customizable — you can change colors, textures, scale, or even animate elements such as inflation/deflation cycles, swimming motion, blinking, or fin movement for dynamic scenes. It's also suitable for 3D printing, where its solid structure allows for accurate physical reproduction as a decorative object, prototype, or collectible.

Used by artists, designers, and developers in concept art, scientific visualization, digital storytelling, and innovation branding, this realistic pufferfish 3D model represents the fusion of biology, art, and technology. Download it today and elevate your digital projects with a piece that embodies nature, precision, and emotional resonance.

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Stereolithography<br />File Size: 2.38 MB
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OBJ<br />File Size: 33.9 MB
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glTF<br />File Size: 38.8 MB
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Autodesk FBX<br />File Size: 37.5 MB
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PNG<br />File Size: 33.9 MB
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